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AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word
period
/ˈpɪriəd/ Syllables: ˈpe·ri·od
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A specific length of time; a stage or phase in history or development.
Synonyms
time
phase
stage
Antonyms
None available
Translations
period in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
فترة، مدة
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
مدة زمنية محددة، أو مرحلة في التاريخ أو التطور.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A period is a specific stretch of time. The Victorian period was a stage in history. A period of growth means a time when things grew rapidly.
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Memory TipPeriod comes from Greek 'periodos' meaning cycle or circuit — a span of time going around.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The study examined population trends over a period of fifty years.
The post-war period saw rapid economic reconstruction in many European nations.
Students are assessed on their performance during the final examination period.
Word Families & Pronunciation
period
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | periodic |
| noun | periodical |
| adverb | periodically |
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