duration
gb/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 4000
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
entity
1
length of time something lasts
The amount of time that something continues.
Padrão de uso:
the duration of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duration' with 'date' or 'deadline'. 'Duration' means how long something lasts, not when it happens or ends.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
for the duration
|short duration
|long duration
|limited duration
|duration of the event
Temas
time
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
duration
AFI
GB/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
dur - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: duration
- Plural: duration, durations
Família de palavras
Expressões
for the duration
1/fɚ ðə dˈʊɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
throughout the whole period
For all the time that something continues.
Exemplos
- You must stay in your seat for the duration.
- The shop will be closed for the duration of repairs.