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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: |
used as an interjection to emphasize that the preceding statement cannot be added to or qualified in any way. It is exactly true and correct as it is and nothing more can be said about it or argued against it.
Don't ask me again. I'm not going! Period!No, I don't know him well at all. I've met him ONCE. Period. |
| definition 8: |
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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