What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
days
Example
I will be on vacation for ten days. [days: noun]
Example
I work from Monday to Friday. [days: noun]
Example
These are the days when we usually have meetings. [days: noun]
duration
Example
The duration of the movie was two hours. [duration: noun]
Example
The duration of the flight was six hours. [duration: noun]
Example
What is the duration of the course? [duration: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Days is more commonly used in everyday language, while duration is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between days and duration?
Duration is more formal and technical than days, which is more casual and informal.
