What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comparative amount fed to horse all the time (8)" mean?

The definition is "all the time". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RATIO (synonym="‘comparative amount’") in DUN (synonym="‘horse’") = DURATION; definition: "all the time" The answer is DURATION.

Comparative amount fed to horse all the time (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29304 | 15 Across | 2024-02-13 flower

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