long-range

[ lawng-reynj, long- ]

adjective

1. considering or extending into the future:

   a long-range outlook; long-range plans.

2. designed to cover or operate over a long distance:

   long-range rockets.

long-range

adjective

1. of or extending into the future

   a long-range weather forecast

2. (of vehicles, aircraft, etc) capable of covering great distances without refuelling
3. (of weapons) made to be fired at a distant target

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-range¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Ukraine has used longer-range Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time, the BBC understands.

From BBC

The war-torn country was previously restricted to using the long-range missiles within its own borders.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Ukraine fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, a day after the US gave permission for their use.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Ukraine fired US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time - a day after Washington gave it permission to do so.

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Ukraine has fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, the Russian government said, a day after the US gave its permission for such attacks.

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Related Words

• comprehensive
• global
• long-term