long-term

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Continuing or having effects over a long period of time.

   Smoking has serious long-term effects on your health.

2. 2
   adv

   Over a long period of time.

   Long term, this diet may actually harm your body.

Common collocations

• long-term relationship Adjective + noun
• long-term plan Adjective + noun

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