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- pronunciation:
- pir
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a specific, limited interval or span of time.
He's been missing for a period of six days.Years, months, and weeks are periods of time that most of us recognize.- synonyms:
- duration, space, term, time
- similar words:
- bout, day, hour, minute, span, stretch, year
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definition 2: |
an extended and indefinite span of time, as of an archaeological or historical era.
Leonardo da Vinci was an artist of the Renaissance period.- synonyms:
- age, epoch, era, times
- similar words:
- cycle, dot, eon, interlude, interval, world
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definition 3: |
(cap.) a subdivision of a geological era that also corresponds to a particular rock system, and that is sometimes divided into epochs.
the Algonkian period- similar words:
- age, eon
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definition 4: |
a specific, timed portion of a school day.
Why were you absent during fifth period?- similar words:
- class, hour, module, session
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definition 5: |
a duration of time marked by the recurrence of a particular event.
The period of the earth's rotation is about twenty-four hours.- synonyms:
- cycle
- similar words:
- generation, periodicity, session, time
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definition 6: |
a punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a sentence or abbreviation. Also used after a single word or phrase that captures the essence of a full sentence; full stop.
You forgot to put a period at the end of your sentence.- synonyms:
- full stop
- similar words:
- point
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definition 7: |
the time of the month when menstruation occurs, or menstruation itself.
She suffers from painful periods.- synonyms:
- menstruation
- similar words:
- flow, menses, the curse
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related words: |
chapter, curse, date, duration, epoch, era, lapse, life, moment, phase |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of or pertaining to a particular historical period.
I enjoy period dramas set in England.The actors will be wearing period costumes.- synonyms:
- historical
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