duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 4000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
Usage pattern:
the duration of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
Synonyms
length (Refers to the extent of time or space, but can also apply to physical distance.)
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period (A span of time, often used for specific intervals or repeated cycles.)
Antonyms
instant (A single moment in time, the opposite of a span or period.)
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moment (A very short point in time, contrasting with an extended period.)
Collocations
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
Themes
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The duration of the meeting was two hours.
- You must remain seated for the duration of the flight.
- The treatment is effective for the duration of the illness.
- We discussed the project over the entire duration of lunch.
- Her contract is valid for the duration of the tournament.
Learner examples
- The movie has a duration of two hours.
- Please stay here for the duration of the lesson.
- The game lasted for a short duration.
- We waited for the duration of the rain.
- He worked there for the duration of summer.
Grammar
Dictionary form
duration
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
dur - a - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
Word family
Expressions
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
Examples
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.