duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Engels
~ 4000
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
Gebruikspatroon:
the duration of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
Thema's
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
duration
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dur - a - tion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
Voorbeelden
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.