Meaning & use
long-time
Having existed or continued for a long period; describing someone in a role for years.
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He greeted his long-time neighbor, who had lived next door for thirty years.
The company thanked its long-time customers with a special anniversary discount.
A note on using this word
Used only before a noun, as in 'long-time friend'; it never stands alone after a verb.
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