longer
Translation
longer, any longer
Examples
I can't wait any longer.
I can't wait any longer.
Can you stay a little longer?
Can you stay a little longer?
This road is longer than that one.
This road is longer than that one.
Grammar Patterns
not ... any longer not anymore. I can't wait any longer.
verb + longer for more time. Can you stay a little longer?
longer than ... comparative adjective. This road is longer than that one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: for more time; Antonyms: shorter, less time
Etymology
The comparative form of 'long'. The '-er' suffix indicates comparison, meaning 'more long'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common negative phrase 'not... any longer', which means 'not anymore'.