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Period

UK /["/ˈpɪəriəd/"]/US /["/ˈpɪriəd/"]/

Definition

a particular length of time

In simple words: A length of time or the end of a sentence.

Examples

  • We have a period for math today.
  • The period between lunch and dinner is always the longest.
  • She is going through a difficult period in her life.
  • In the sentence, don't forget to use the period at the end.
  • The Jurassic period was known for its dinosaurs.
  • After the long discussion, he finally said, 'That's it, period.'

Usage notes

Use 'period' when discussing time frames or in writing to indicate the end of a sentence. Avoid in very informal contexts or when discussing less standard uses like 'menstrual period' unless relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Per' as in 'per day' to remember it relates to time.

Collocations

  • extended
  • lengthy
  • long
  • cover
  • span
  • begin
  • begin
  • commence
  • elapse
  • costume
  • furniture
  • after a period
  • during the period
  • throughout the period
  • the beginning of a period
  • the start of a period
  • the end of a period
  • extended
  • lengthy
  • long
  • cover
  • span
  • begin
  • begin
  • commence
  • elapse
  • costume
  • furniture
  • after a period
  • during the period
  • throughout the period
  • the beginning of a period
  • the start of a period
  • the end of a period
  • extended
  • lengthy
  • long
  • cover
  • span
  • begin
  • begin
  • commence
  • elapse
  • costume
  • furniture
  • after a period
  • during the period
  • throughout the period
  • the beginning of a period
  • the start of a period
  • the end of a period
  • heavy
  • light
  • menstrual
  • have
  • start
  • miss
  • start
  • stop
  • last
  • cramps
  • pains

Synonyms

  • interval
  • duration
  • phase
  • season
  • era

Antonyms

  • moment
  • instant

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'time period' as if it's one single word.
  • Using 'period' instead of 'dot' when referring to a punctuation mark in some regions.