Time and Duration

being the final one in a sequence

We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.

feeling endlessly long and tedious

The interminable meeting stretched on for hours without any decisive outcome.

able to continue existing over a long period of time without disappearing or ceasing to function

The memory of that day remains durable in my mind.

failing to be on time or meet a scheduled deadline

Please excuse my tardy arrival; traffic was unusually heavy this morning.

prolonged or extended longer than expected or necessary

The meeting became a drawn-out affair, stretching well past its scheduled end time.

cannot be easily damaged, broken, or destroyed

The superhero's indestructible shield deflected all attacks.

to encourage someone to do or say something

The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions.

to give someone essential information or instructions about a particular subject or task

Before the meeting, the manager will brief the team on the agenda and key discussion points.

continuing or existing forever

Love is often described as an eternal bond that transcends time and space.

existing for a limited time

He took on a temporary job while he looked for a permanent position.

currently occurring or continuing

The ongoing investigation into the crime has involved multiple law enforcement agencies.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

remaining unaffected by the passage of time

Her style is elegant and timeless, never going out of fashion.

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline.

to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

to waste time when one should be acting with purpose

He dawdled in the kitchen long after breakfast was over.

to suspend a legislative session by executive authority without dissolving the assembly

The monarch prorogued Parliament until the new session.

to postpone something that needs to be done

She procrastinated studying for her exam until the night before.

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

They postponed the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts.

to slow down or postpone something

The traffic jam delayed their arrival at the airport.

to extend a period of time or duration

She protracted the meeting by discussing irrelevant topics.

to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

She prolonged her vacation by an extra week.

preserving a youthful or unchanged appearance

Despite her advancing years, the yoga instructor maintained an ageless physique and vibrant energy.