a long way
noun
: a great distance
Their house is a long way (away) from here.
She went a long way to see him.
—often used figuratively in various phrasesThese changes will go a long way toward/towards making the system more efficient.
We've done a lot of work already, but we have a long way to go.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Creators have come a long way, but there is still room to grow.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Because of the high prices, McKinley is encouraging Coloradans to take road trips close to home and stay local, where their dollar goes a long way.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Ultimately, being prepared goes a long way, and a good sleeping kit is hard to beat.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for a long way
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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