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longing (noun)

A strong, persistent desire or craving for someone or something that is often distant or unreachable. It typically carries a sense of melancholy, nostalgia, or emotional depth.

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Think of a 'LONG' road. When you are on a long road away from home, you feel a 'LONGING' to be back. The distance makes...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I have a longing to home. → I have a longing for home.

She felt a longing for see her mom. → She felt a longing to see her mom.

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