period
A length or portion of time that is defined by specific events, characteristics, or conditions. It can also refer to one of the divisions of a school day or a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.
I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.
The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.
The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.
I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.
I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'period' mark (.)—it marks the end of a thought, just as a time 'period' marks a segment of time with a beginning and an end.
Quiz rápido
The Victorian ___ was a time of significant social change and industrial expansion in Britain.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: period
Exemplos
I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.
everydayI need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.
The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.
formalThe contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.
I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.
informalI'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.
The Jurassic period is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of birds.
academicThe Jurassic period is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of birds.
During the peak period, our customer support team handles over five hundred calls daily.
businessDuring the peak period, our customer support team handles over five hundred calls daily.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
period of time
period of time
end of period
end of period
period.
And that's final (used for emphasis at the end of a statement).
Frequentemente confundido com
'Period' is the American English term for the punctuation mark, while 'full stop' is the British English equivalent.
An 'era' usually refers to a much longer, major division of history, whereas a 'period' can be any specific length of time.
Notas de uso
In academic settings, it specifically refers to the blocks of time into which a school day is divided. When used as an interjection at the end of a sentence, it signals that the speaker's mind is made up and no further discussion is allowed.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'time' when 'period' is more precise for a duration with a specific start and end, such as a 'probation period' rather than a 'probation time'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'period' mark (.)—it marks the end of a thought, just as a time 'period' marks a segment of time with a beginning and an end.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'periodos', meaning 'circuit', 'cycle', or 'going around'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the United States, students often refer to their classes by number (e.g., 'third period math'), which dictates their daily social and academic schedule.
Quiz rápido
The Victorian ___ was a time of significant social change and industrial expansion in Britain.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: period
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