long answer

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Describes a lengthy reply or a type of test question requiring a detailed response.

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Examples (10)

  • He gave a very long answer to a simple yes-or-no question.
  • The exam requires students to write two long answers.
  • Sorry for the long answer, but your question requires a detailed explanation.
  • Be prepared for a long answer if you ask the professor about his research.
  • I wasn't expecting such a long answer; I just needed a quick confirmation.
  • A good long answer on a test should have a clear thesis statement.
  • The politician's long answer seemed to avoid the core issue.
  • The short answer is 'no'; the long answer involves a lot of historical context.
  • Grading the long answer section will take me the entire weekend.
  • She provided a thoughtful and long answer that covered every aspect of the problem.