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the way was long vs the wind was cold

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they describe different things. 'The way was long' describes a physical distance or journey, while 'The wind was cold' describes a weather condition. Both phrases are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1082 views

the way was long

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a long distance or journey.

This phrase is used to convey that a journey or distance was lengthy or took a considerable amount of time.

Examples:

  • The way was long, but they finally reached their destination.
  • She felt exhausted after walking the long way to the top of the hill.
  • Besides, the line for the bathroom was way long, so -
  • We set out early, for the way is long.
  • Financing operations to progressively take over from humanitarian action and paving the way for long-term development planning is very welcome.
  • Sancho, the way is long.
  • I just wanted to get him out of the way long enough for me to get out of town.
  • I drove all the way out to Long Island.
  • I mean, these people are way long gone.
  • But I'd lost my way long before.
  • Go that way long waiting for us.
  • I'm just surprised it took so long the way everybody talked about you.
  • You long for him the way I long for you.
  • By the way, you're still a long ways off from connecting anyone other than Ryan to the murder of that super.
  • These reports and the way in which we respond to them prove that our two institutions have come a long way in recent years.
  • We walked for nine weeks, a long way, all the way home.
  • The path to Parnassus is steep; the way is long.
  • It stays up all the way all day long, man.
  • You've gone that way long enough.
  • I don't think you can reliably run her any other way - long-term.
  • He won't stand in her way long.
  • And we didn't speak to each other all the way home from a long, long drive.

the wind was cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe cold weather conditions.

This phrase is used to convey that the temperature of the wind was cold.

Examples:

  • They wrapped themselves in blankets as the wind was cold.
  • I shivered as the wind was cold against my face.
  • WAS THE WIND TOO COLD AND ROUGH?
  • It was pouring with rain, a cold wind was blowing, and thunder rolled at each second.
  • A skill, which keeps both body and soul apiece when the wind of fortune turns cold.
  • The wind is blowing ice cold out there.
  • Every time the wind blows cold and wet, that thing that was your hand will clutch at your leg in arthritic agony.
  • The wind is cold as you approach the ferry... but the palms of your hands start to sweat.
  • The wind is blowing ice cold out there.
  • It was cold last night and the wind was cruel, but the Slayer had ajob to do.
  • The winds descend, cold and heavy, from the polar regions and collide with the hot, light air of the Equator.
  • The wind was blowing, and we just... we rolled down the windows even though it was cold.
  • Outside, it's just the wind and the cold, it's easier.
  • The wind is blowing ice cold out there.
  • Imagine a cold wind, when it is raining.
  • There's a cold wind blowing out here.
  • A rare month for boys, full of cold winds, long nights, dark promises.
  • Indeed, the Alps and Apennines rising sharply from sea level are a strong barrier to northerly cold winds and insulate the coastal area.
  • The entire mountainous region is swept by cold winds.
  • Left me with an icy cold wind.
  • A cold wind has risen from the waves
  • Did the cold wind erase your love?

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