longtime

longtime — adjective

1. describes a person, role, relationship, or situation that has existed or continu

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a person, role, relationship, or situation that has existed or continued in the same way for many years

例句

Iker is a longtime supporter of the local library, volunteering there every Saturday.

collocation: longtime supporter

After three decades at the factory, Linh retired as a longtime employee.

collocation: longtime employee

同義詞
  • long-standing

    more formal and more common in British English; can describe traditions and institutions, not just personal relationships

  • established

    broader — applies to systems, practices, and institutions, not just people or relationships

  • veteran

    stronger emphasis on personal experience and expertise gained over time; only used for people

反義詞
  • new

    direct opposite for roles, members, and relationships

  • recent

    emphasizes short duration since the start of a role or situation

文法句型

longtime + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used directly before a noun (attributive position). Less common in British English, where "long-standing" is often preferred for the same meaning.

常見錯誤

❌I haven't seen her for a longtime.
✅I haven't seen her for a long time.
💡As a noun phrase meaning 'many years,' 'long time' is spelled as two separate words; 'longtime' is only an adjective used before a noun.