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Time Span

Indicates a considerable amount of time spent on an activity without taking a break.

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I read the entire novel for six hours on end.
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Emphasizing Duration

Accentuates the length of an activity to emphasize endurance or boredom.

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She waited for the train for hours on end.
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Hyperbolic

Sometimes used exaggeratively to stress continuous action, not necessarily literal.

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The baby cried for hours on end last night.
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