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Duration

Verb / ˈdʊˈreɪʃʌn / Another word for duration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Duration means the length of time that something lasts or continues.

Synonyms & similar words

length continuance length span term timeframe continuance extension period interval duration time stretch tide duration run lifetime life existence duration endurance persistence

Synonyms by register

Formal

period span extent term

Informal

stretch while spell

Literary

continuance tenor

Antonyms

briefness intermission pause stoppage cessation end

Common collocations

  • duration of the contract
  • duration of the study
  • duration of the event
  • short duration
  • long duration
  • duration of time
  • duration of treatment

Word family

noun duration
verb endure
adjective durable
adverb durably

Usage note

Duration refers to the length of time something continues. It is often used in formal contexts like contracts or scientific studies.

Example sentences

  1. The duration of the basketball game was 2 hours.
  2. The duration of the flight was 5 hours.
  3. The duration of the exam was 2 hours.
  4. The duration of the school day is 6 hours.
  5. The duration of the concert was 3 hours.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • Happiness is not a destination, it's a journey. Happiness is not tomorrow, it is now. Happiness is not a dependency, it is a decision. Happiness is what you are, not what you have. - Zig Ziglar
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. - Lao Tzu

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