B2noun 2K

Duration

🇬🇧 UK /["/djuˈreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/duˈreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Duration

the length of time that something lasts or continues

In simple words: The length of time something lasts.

Duration in a sentence

• The school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war.
• a contract of three years’ duration
• Taking antibiotics will shorten the duration of the illness.
• The next contract will be of shorter duration.
• The overall duration of the flight was 11 hours.
• His wife and children had gone for the duration to the Lake District to escape the bombs.

How to use Duration

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Refers to time periods, such as how long a movie is or how long an event lasts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'duration' as a 'duration of a vacation' — how long the fun lasts.

Related words

Collocations with Duration

• brief
• short
• limited
• decrease
• reduce
• shorten
• for the duration (of)
• of… duration
• throughout the duration of

Synonyms for Duration

• length
• span
• period
• timeframe
• extent

Opposites of Duration

• moment
• instant

Common mistakes with Duration

• Confused with 'session', which refers to a specific meeting or period of activity.
• Using it incorrectly as a verb, e.g., 'to duration something.'
• Mixing it up with 'interval,' which refers to a break or pause rather than the length.

Frequently asked questions about Duration

What does Duration mean?

The length of time something lasts.

What is the definition of Duration?

the length of time that something lasts or continues

How do you use Duration in a sentence?

The school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war.

Can you give another example of Duration?

a contract of three years’ duration

What are synonyms for Duration?

Common alternatives include length, span, period, timeframe, extent.

What is the opposite of Duration?

Opposite meanings include moment, instant.

What words go with Duration?

It commonly pairs with brief, short, limited, decrease, reduce, shorten, for the duration (of), of… duration, throughout the duration of.

What are common mistakes when using Duration?

Confused with 'session', which refers to a specific meeting or period of activity. Using it incorrectly as a verb, e.g., 'to duration something.' Mixing it up with 'interval,' which refers to a break or pause rather than the length.

How do you pronounce Duration?

US: /["/duˈreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/djuˈreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Duration?

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Refers to time periods, such as how long a movie is or how long an event lasts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Duration?

"Duration" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.