long-play

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Word: Long-play

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Long-play" refers to a type of record or music album that plays at a slower speed and has more music on it than traditional records. It is often abbreviated as "LP."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "long-play" when talking about records or albums that have a longer duration than typical records. It is commonly used in music discussions, especially when referring to vinyl records.

Example:

• "I love listening to long-play albums because they have more songs and last longer than singles."

Advanced Usage:

• In addition to music, "long-play" can be used metaphorically to describe any situation or project that requires a longer-term commitment or has a longer duration compared to something else.

Word Variants:

• LP: This is the abbreviation for "long-play" and is commonly used in the music industry.
• Long-playing: This is another form of the word, often used in the same context.

Different Meanings:

• While "long-play" primarily refers to records, in a broader context, it can imply anything designed for extended use or enjoyment, such as a long-play strategy in business or games.

Synonyms:

• Full-length (when referring to albums)
• Vinyl (when referring to the format)
• Extended play (though this usually refers to a shorter format than a full album)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "long-play," but you can use related phrases like "play it long" which means to take a longer-term view or approach.

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Adjective

1. (used of records) playing at a slower speed and for a longer time than earlier records

Synonyms

• long-playing