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durrance

durrance

9.9
An old word for the length of time something lasts
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : duración
  • The durrance of the king's reign was marked by peace and prosperity.

Examples

  • The durrance of their friendship lasted well into old age.

  • He marveled at the durrance of the ancient structure, which had stood for centuries.

  • The durrance of the storm surprised everyone.

  • In the past, a durrance could mean a long wait.

  • The durrance of her recovery was longer than expected due to complications.

  • During the durrance of the festival, the town was filled with joy and celebration.

  • He often reminisced about the durrance of their childhood adventures together.

Synonyms

long time
vsdurrance
∞ 1.0

A period lasting many days or years

is an older or rarer word rather than this everyday phrase
a long time
vsdurrance
∞ 1.0

A period that lasts much longer than usual

is an old single word for that same extended period
length
vsdurrance
213 1.0

The amount of time something lasts

is an archaic label for this time amount
duration
vsdurrance
104 2.8

How long something lasts

is an old or rare term for that same time measure
lifespan
vsdurrance
50 3.5

Length of time people, animals, or things last

is a general time term, not limited to existence or function
longevity
vsdurrance
45 5.5

A long life or time that something lasts

denotes plain time length not restricted to life or service
longness
vsdurrance
6.8

A large amount of time that something lasts

measures time length rather than focusing on the state of being long
perdurance
vsdurrance
9.9

The state of lasting over time

refers to the time length itself rather than the ongoing state
lastingness
vsdurrance
7.4

Ability to stay in good condition for a long time

means the length of time rather than material durability or strength

How Long

eternity
  • Informal
63 4.7
age
332 7.7
durrance
  • Archaic
9.9
period
∞ 2.1
while
∞ 1.0
moment
∞ 1.0
instant
232 1.0

Surface Forms

durrance singular
durrances plural

Etymology

Durrance comes from the Latin root durare meaning 'to last', which you can see in the word duration and in endure. So durrance also took the meaning of the 'length of time' something lasts.