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Period

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɪəriəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɪriəd/"]/

Meaning of Period

a particular length of time

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

Period in a sentence

• 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.'

How to use Period

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Period

• interval
• duration
• phase
• season
• era

Opposites of Period

• moment
• instant

Common mistakes with Period

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Period

What does Period mean?

A length of time or the end of a sentence.

What is the definition of Period?

a particular length of time

How do you use Period in a sentence?

We have a period for math today.

Can you give another example of Period?

The period between lunch and dinner is always the longest.

What are synonyms for Period?

Common alternatives include interval, duration, phase, season, era.

What is the opposite of Period?

Opposite meanings include moment, instant.

What words go with Period?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Period?

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.

How do you pronounce Period?

US: /["/ˈpɪriəd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɪəriəd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Period?

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.

What CEFR level is Period?

"Period" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.