duration
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The length of time that something lasts.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
length
span
Usage notes
"For the duration of" is a formal phrase meaning "for the whole time that," as in "for the duration of the flight."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the flight was almost eleven hours."
Answer: duration
In your own words, what does "duration" mean?
The length of time that something lasts.
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