Length Or Lenght? - Spelling Which Is Correct How To Spell

length

Correct spelling, explanation: suffix -th used with abstract adjectives makes a noun describing the condition of something. The correct form length is thus a combination of long and this suffix -th. This is also why lenght is an incorrect form.

Definition of length:noun, longer or longest measure of somethingLength of this table is enough for us, but I’m afraid it’s too narrow.

Idioms and expressions with length:at length, fully, thoroughly; at last:The project was made at length; it was nearly perfect.to go to any lengths, when someone is very desperate and wants to achieve something no matter how extreme their methods are:I don’t understand people who go to any lengths to get a job – they would even be dishonest!at arm’s length, to keep at bay or to be very close to a person (so you can reach it with your arm straight):Keep her at arm’s length. She’s a gossip.I always put my phone on my bedside table to have it at arm’s length.

lenght

Incorrect spelling, explanation: lenght is the wrong spelling because to create a noun from an adjective long we need to use suffix -th, which gives the meaning of quality. Therefore the correct spelling will be length. E remained in this noun from Old English form: lengthu. With ending ht the form lenght is incorrect.

legnth

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lenth

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legnht

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longth

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✓ Content verified by English professionalWritten by: Justyna ZarembaMaster of applied linguistics at Warsaw University. English teacher and interpreter. Interested in intentional bilingualism, teaching methodology, and sign languages. Cinephile, Warsaw lover, Italian language learner, a fan of hiking, and good people.Last updated: July 23, 2022Published on: September 6, 2017

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