period in English: A length of time, often one with a clear start and end. (noun)

Translation

A length of time, often one with a clear start and end.

Grammar

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Pluralperiods

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"Period" means a length of time with a start and an end.

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"Periods" is the plural, meaning more than one period.

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Here "period" means a stretch of time in the past.

time

The thing measured in minutes, hours, and years that keeps passing.

year

A time of twelve months, or 365 days.

season

One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, or winter.

day

A period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light outside.

past

The time before now, the days and years that have already gone.

term

One of the parts that a school year is divided into. A term is also a word or phrase used for something in a special subject.

phase

One stage in the way something changes or grows over time.

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