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go a long way

 

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Verb go a long way has 1 sense
  1. go a long way - suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent
    --1 is one way to
    suffice, do, answer, serve
    Sample sentence:
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Term: go a long way

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To be very effective or helpful in achieving a particular result or goal; to make a significant contribution.

Example sentence 1: Hard work and dedication can go a long way in achieving success.

Example sentence 2: A positive attitude can go a long way in improving your mental well-being.

Sense 2: To have a considerable duration or distance.

Example sentence 1: This road goes a long way before reaching the next town.

Example sentence 2: A little bit of money can go a long way when used wisely.

Part of Speech: Adjective phrase

Sense 1: Highly regarded or influential.

Example sentence 1: Her recommendations carry a lot of weight; she's a long way in the industry.

Example sentence 2: The company has come a long way since its humble beginnings.

Sense 2: Large in degree or amount.

Example sentence 1: The project requires a long way more funding than we anticipated.

Example sentence 2: We still have a long way to go in improving our customer service.

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