long-term
/ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/adjective
उच्चारण लॉंग टर्म
दीर्घकालिक, लंबी अवधि का
Core word
- 1
that will last or have an effect over a long period of time in the future
दीर्घकालिक, लंबी अवधि का
- Radhika has a clear long-term plan for her career.
- the long-term effects of smoking
- a long-term solution to the water problem
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- Saving a little every month is a good long-term habit.
- The company is looking for a long-term partner in the region.
- Reading regularly has long-term benefits for your vocabulary.
Synonyms lasting enduring long-range permanent
Opposite short-term temporary immediate
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that has existed for a long time or is expected to continue for a long time
लंबे समय से चला आ रहा, स्थायी
- the long-term unemployed
- a long-term relationship
- The long-term patients are treated in a separate ward.
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- They have been in a long-term partnership with the school for years.
- The scheme gives loans to the long-term poor.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
long-term + noun
Long-term goes before a noun and means lasting or planned for a long period in the future: a long-term plan, loan, effect or goal.
Long-term noun के पहले आता है और भविष्य में लंबी अवधि तक चलने या उसके लिए नियोजित का अर्थ देता है: plan, loan, effect या goal।
- She took a long-term loan to buy a house.
- Saving money is a long-term habit.
in the long term (noun phrase)
As a noun phrase, 'the long term' means a distant period of time. It is often used with 'in', and the opposite is 'in the short term'.
Noun phrase के रूप में 'the long term' दूर के काल को बताता है। इसके साथ प्रायः 'in' आता है, और इसका विलोम 'in the short term' है।
- In the long term, reading will improve your vocabulary.
- In the long term the project will save money.
long-term (predicative use)
After a verb the hyphen stays: 'The effects are long-term.' It can be used for the medically permanent too.
Verb के बाद भी hyphen बना रहता है: 'The effects are long-term.' यह चिकित्सा में स्थायी स्थितियों के लिए भी प्रयुक्त होता है।
- His illness is long-term but not dangerous.
- The benefits of this policy are long-term.
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long-term + plan
goalstrategyinvestmentplansolution
- A long-term investment in a mutual fund grows slowly.
long-term + effect
effectdamagebenefitimpactconsequence
- Long-term use of mobile phones may harm eyesight.
long-term + money
loandepositcontractleasebond
- The bank offers a long-term deposit at a higher interest.
long-term + condition
illnessunemploymentmemorycarerelationship
- Long-term unemployment is a serious problem.
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- The company signed a long-term contract with the railways.
कंपनी ने रेलवे के साथ दीर्घकालिक अनुबंध पर हस्ताक्षर किए।
- Learning a language is a long-term project, not a weekend task.
भाषा सीखना एक दीर्घकालिक परियोजना है, सप्ताहांत का काम नहीं।
- Radhika's long-term aim is to become an IAS officer.
राधिका का दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य IAS अधिकारी बनना है।
- Long-term memory stores facts for years.
दीर्घकालिक स्मृति तथ्यों को वर्षों तक सँजोए रखती है।
- These measures only help in the short term, not in the long term.
ये उपाय केवल अल्पकाल में सहायक हैं, दीर्घकाल में नहीं।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ In long term, this policy will help farmers.
✓ In the long term, this policy will help farmers.
The noun phrase needs the article: in the long term.
Noun phrase में article आवश्यक है: in the long term.
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Long-term, short-term and medium-term mark the length of a plan or effect.
Long-term, short-term और medium-term किसी योजना या प्रभाव की अवधि बताते हैं।
Lasting or planned for many years.
कई वर्षों तक चलने वाला या उनके लिए नियोजित।
- A long-term loan has low monthly payments.
Lasting only a short time or aimed at quick results.
केवल थोड़े समय तक चलने वाला या शीघ्र परिणाम के लिए।
- She took a short-term course in typing.
Continuing for a long time; it focuses on the result and not on a plan.
लंबे समय तक बना रहने वाला; यह योजना के बजाय परिणाम पर ज़ोर देता है।
- The meeting had a lasting effect on him.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Use a hyphen before a noun ('long-term goals'), but write 'in the long term' as a phrase without hyphens.
Noun से पहले hyphen लगाइए ('long-term goals'), पर 'in the long term' phrase को बिना hyphen के लिखिए।