This is the 397th most frequent Lithuanian word.
ilgiau
"Ilgiau" means "longer" in English.
The word "ilgiau" is used here to denote an extended duration of time accurately in the context of the event.
Ar gali likti ilgiau vakarėlyje?
Can you stay longer at the party?
Here, "ilgiau" describes a state of being extended in time, involving a natural process.
Ilgiau stovėjęs sniegas pavirto į ledą.
The snow that stayed longer turned into ice.
In this sentence, "ilgiau" is modifying the verb "dirbau," indicating a comparative extension in time.