Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

long-lost

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.25 in modern English

Syllables: long-lost
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having been missing or unknown for a long period of time.

Example Sentences

"My long-lost brother showed up, borrowed money and vanished again."

Inflected Forms

long lost (alternative)

Questions

What does long-lost mean?: Having been missing or unknown for a long period of time.

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