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period
What does period mean?
period (noun): a length of time.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use period in a sentence?
- There was a period of confusion following the announcement. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- You'll be on probation for a six-month period. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce period?
/ˈpɪɹiəd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does period come from?
From Middle English periode, from Middle French periode.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Test yourself: do you know “period”?
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What does “period” mean?
degree or amount
Not quite: that's what level means.
unhappiness, woe
Not quite: that's what sorrow means.
a length of time
Right! That's what “period” means.
selection, array
Not quite: that's what range means.
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