"Longer" is a comparative term used to describe something that has greater length than another object or standard. It can refer to physical dimensions, such as a ruler being longer than a pencil, or abstract concepts, like a movie being longer than a short film. In various contexts, "longer" can also relate to duration, indicating that an event or experience lasts more time. For example, a meeting that is longer than an hour is considered to have a greater duration than a typical 30-minute discussion.