Rapidity of rise may be inversely proportional to duration at altitude.
Source: tatoeba (2042067)
Duration
/dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/
Synonyms for "duration" (145 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Noun(11 words)
lengthamount of timeapprenticeshipcatalan duradacomputation timecontinuancecontract termelapseelapsed timeelapsingextents
Adjective(1 words)
durational attribute
Strong matches (44)
Noun(22 words)
feature lengthgerman intervallhistory lesson for kidslanguage termleaselebensdauerlegal termlength valuelengthen the periodlengthslifetimeslongnessmaturationmeasured timeminminutesmore sustainednote lengthnote valuesongoing state
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Adjective(1 words)
historical period
Verb(1 words)
keep original time
Determiner(2 words)
one monthone week
Related words (72)
pastperdurabilityperennationperiodpermanencepermanencyperpetualnessperpetuitypersistencepersistencypresentpsychological timequiescencerigidityrunsolidityspacespace timespace-timespan
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Noun(31 words)
periodpolicy termreadiness for changerhythmic valuesojournsojourningspanspanish edadspanssustainswedish tidtenanciestenortenorstenure concepttenure relatedtenuresterm a conceptterm as descriptorterm length
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term of officetermstime adverb termtime allotmenttime frametime limittime periodtime unittimescaletimescalesyear
Determiner(1 words)
the terms
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: length, abidingness, age, amount of time, antiquity.
- Sentence evidence is available for duration, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "duration".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "duration"
Keep "duration" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "duration" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "duration", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "duration" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesclass durationduration of the examlong durationmusic durationshort durationtotal duration
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
The duration of passion is proportionate with the original resistance of the woman.
Source: tatoeba (3073279)
The intensity, frequency, and duration of North Atlantic hurricanes, as well as the frequency of the strongest (Category 4 and 5) hurricanes, have all increased since the early 1980s.
Source: tatoeba (3651167)
Clearly, the Time Traveller proceeded, any real body must have extension in four directions: it must have Length, Breadth, Thickness, and Duration.
Source: tatoeba (3719333)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "duration"?
Closest matches include length, abidingness, age, amount of time, antiquity.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "duration"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.