Duration
Duration noun - Continuance in time.
Usage example: the ceremony was of short duration
Length is a synonym for duration in full length topic. In some cases you can use "Length" instead a noun "Duration". popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good duration | good length |
| full | full duration | full length |
| equal | equal duration | equal length |
| long | long duration | long length |
| Other adjectives: similar, normal, short, right, fixed, certain, standard, average, original, infinite, actual, entire, great, given, limited, extra, greater, unknown, maximum, extended, overall, longer, varying, shorter. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Even when being wielded by Shulk, the blade is quite large, and the Monado Buster attack makes the blade extend to a truly ridiculous length for the duration of a single strike.
Source: Laser Blade - The soundtrack also has a recording of the "Some Enchanted Evening" reprise (combined with the final performance of "Dites-Moi", and labeled, "Finale") that exceeds the length of the general release's scene, but matches the duration seen in the longer roadshow version.
Source: Long Song, Short Scene -
Fake Longevity: Word of God has it that the Werehog was added, among other things, to increase the length of the game, a job it is a bit too good at (a typical Werehog level is about three times the duration of a Sonic level).
Source: Video Game / Sonic Unleashed
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