what side is the width
Summary: 1.Length is describing how long something is while width is describing how wide an object is. 2.In geometry, length pertains to the longest side of the rectangle while width is the shorter side.3.Length can also refer to an extent of time or a measure of distance.ummary: 1.Length is describing how long something is while width is describing how wide an object is. 2.In geometry, length pertains to the longest side of the rectangle while width is the shorter side.