period (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪəriəd/

Definition

A length of time with a beginning and an end.

Examples

• This is a difficult period for the company.

• The Victorian period was a time of great change.

• He lived during the Renaissance period.

How to Use period

period of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the type or length of time. — "It was a period of great change."

for a period (prepositional phrase)

For a certain amount of time. — "He worked there for a period."

Synonyms of period

Words with a similar meaning to period:

• time
• spell
• era
• epoch

Antonyms of period

Words with the opposite meaning to period:

• moment
• eternity

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