duration

noun
/djʊˈreɪʃən/

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example Sentences

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

Example Expressions

for the duration

Synonyms

length, span, period, term, extent

Antonyms

end, termination, conclusion

Collocations

short duration, long duration, duration of action

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