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Synonyms & Similar Words
length
period
span
term
tenure
extent
continuance
persistence
endurance
survival
existence
lifetime
lifespan
course
stretch
interval
space
gap
pause
break
hiatus
interlude
intermission
recess
respite
timeout
continuance
prolongation
extension
elongation
protraction
delay
pause
suspension
interruption
cessation
halt
stay
stoppage
lapse
lacuna
Meaning of Duration
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "duration" refers to the length of time that something lasts or continues.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "duration" as the time during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "duration" is the length of time that something continues or exists.
Example Uses
- The movie's duration was two hours and thirty minutes, including the trailers and advertisements.
- The company's duration in the market has been over a decade, during which it has established a strong reputation.
- The athlete's duration of training and practice paid off when she won the gold medal.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
briefness
shortness
brevity
abruptness
suddenness
quickness
swiftness
rapidity
instantaneousness
momentariness
transience
fleetingness
impermanence
temporariness
ephemerality
cessation
termination
conclusion
ending
finish
completion
finale