Long and Split second

Long

Long noun - A long or seemingly long period of time.
Usage example: they should be here before long

Split second is an antonym for long.

Nearby Word: longed

Split second

Split second noun - A very small space of time.
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Synonyms for Split second

Long is an antonym for split second.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Also worth noting are the long, ponderous internal monologues he is famous for, even when it seems like a page-long or longer monologue is crammed into a split second of time (see Talking is a Free Action).
  • For instance, an elevator platform takes you to a button in plain sight, but said platform also goes into the above screen for a split second, long enough for you to spot a treasure chest.
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Split second and Long. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/long/split_second
Long & Split second. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/long/split_second>.
Split second or Long. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/long/split_second.
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