/ˈpɪəriəd/

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Meaning

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

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Grammar

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Pluralperiods

Examples

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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.

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This word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 7: period, telephone, loser and 7 more words.