Period
noun
A length of time.
She has been working there for a long period of time.
Often appears as...
- period of time
- grace period
noun
A full stop in written language.
Remember to put a period at the end of each sentence.
Often appears as...
- end with a period
- period in a sentence
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Monthly bleeding in women, also known as menstruation.
She got her first period when she was 12.
Often appears as...
- menstrual period
- period pain
noun
A distinct stage in history or in a person's life.
The Renaissance was an important period in history.
Often appears as...
- historical period
- period of change
noun
Section in sport game.
The game has three periods of 20 minutes each.
Often appears as...
- first period
- final period
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A length of time.
She has been working there for a long period of time.
Often appears as...
- period of time
- grace period
noun
A full stop in written language.
Remember to put a period at the end of each sentence.
Often appears as...
- end with a period
- period in a sentence
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Monthly bleeding in women, also known as menstruation.
She got her first period when she was 12.
Often appears as...
- menstrual period
- period pain
noun
A distinct stage in history or in a person's life.
The Renaissance was an important period in history.
Often appears as...
- historical period
- period of change
noun
Section in sport game.
The game has three periods of 20 minutes each.
Often appears as...
- first period
- final period
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Figurative Usage
Sometimes 'period' indicates an era with specific features, not exact time.
The Victorian period was known for its strict social norms.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Length Vague
'Period of time' can be vague, ranging from seconds to centuries.
Dinosaurs ruled for an extensive period of time.
Pro Tip 1/2Figurative Usage
Sometimes 'period' indicates an era with specific features, not exact time.
The Victorian period was known for its strict social norms.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Length Vague
'Period of time' can be vague, ranging from seconds to centuries.
Dinosaurs ruled for an extensive period of time.
Pro Tip 1/2Figurative Usage
Sometimes 'period' indicates an era with specific features, not exact time.
The Victorian period was known for its strict social norms.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Length Vague
'Period of time' can be vague, ranging from seconds to centuries.
Dinosaurs ruled for an extensive period of time.
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How playing an...
found that those who were exposed to a period of music learning showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function, revealing the inner rhythms and complex interplay
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Birth of Twin Tiger Cubs...
on and off, for the last five hours. We've just finished a period where there was a couple of hours of not really much activity. She's just getting to the point now where she's having some pretty regular and strong contractions. Kaitlyn is entering the advanced stages of labour.
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The benefits of good...
It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being stationary for long periods with good posture can be worse than regular movement with bad posture. When you do move, move smartly.
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How menstruation works -...
ovulation comes at various points in the cycle, and some periods last longer than others. Menstruation even begins and ends at different times in life for different women, too. In other words, variations between periods are normal.
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Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
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How can education foster...
over the period if through collaboration we could improve the quality of education for these students we would make a tremendous difference on the continent and in the world and so two years ago we began an experiment at a
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What is bipolar...
interspersed with long periods of depression. For someone seesawing between emotional states, it can feel impossible to find the balance necessary to lead a healthy life. Type 1's extreme highs are known as manic episodes,
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Ze Frank: Are you human?
Okay. Have you ever ended a text with a period as a sign of aggression? Okay. Period. Have you ever laughed or smiled when someone said something shitty to you and then spent the rest of the day
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TIL: Female Lions...
their reproductive cycles its period yeah it's it's basically the same thing there's several mothers at once they help take care of each other's cubs so they're actually really good at
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How the food you eat...
Like the other organs in our bodies, our brains also benefit from a steady supply of micronutrients. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables strengthen the brain to fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells, enabling your brain to work well for a longer period of time. And without powerful micronutrients,
Video examples
How playing an...
found that those who were exposed to a period of music learning showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function, revealing the inner rhythms and complex interplay
Video examples
Birth of Twin Tiger Cubs...
on and off, for the last five hours. We've just finished a period where there was a couple of hours of not really much activity. She's just getting to the point now where she's having some pretty regular and strong contractions. Kaitlyn is entering the advanced stages of labour.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being stationary for long periods with good posture can be worse than regular movement with bad posture. When you do move, move smartly.
Video examples
How menstruation works -...
ovulation comes at various points in the cycle, and some periods last longer than others. Menstruation even begins and ends at different times in life for different women, too. In other words, variations between periods are normal.
Video examples
Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
Video examples
How can education foster...
over the period if through collaboration we could improve the quality of education for these students we would make a tremendous difference on the continent and in the world and so two years ago we began an experiment at a
Video examples
What is bipolar...
interspersed with long periods of depression. For someone seesawing between emotional states, it can feel impossible to find the balance necessary to lead a healthy life. Type 1's extreme highs are known as manic episodes,
Video examples
Ze Frank: Are you human?
Okay. Have you ever ended a text with a period as a sign of aggression? Okay. Period. Have you ever laughed or smiled when someone said something shitty to you and then spent the rest of the day
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TIL: Female Lions...
their reproductive cycles its period yeah it's it's basically the same thing there's several mothers at once they help take care of each other's cubs so they're actually really good at
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
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Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
When you make movies, it's such an important period of time, when you look back at each one of them. You want to be able to say that you did something that was a challenge and that changed you.
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Michael Jackson
American Singer
Because I think every child star suffers through this period because you're not the cute and charming child that you were. You start to grow, and they want to keep you little forever.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I refuse to feel guilty. I feel guilty about too much in my life but not about money. I went through periods when I had nothing, so somebody in my family has to get stinkin' wealthy.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I'm often asked by parents what advice can I give them to help get kids interested in science? And I have only one bit of advice. Get out of their way. Kids are born curious. Period.
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Soren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
During the first period of a man's life the greatest danger is not to take the risk.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Bill Clinton is the greatest president of my lifetime. Period.
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Marco Pierre White
British Chef
My twenties were the worst period of my life.
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Warren Buffett
American Businessman
Our favorite holding period is forever.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.
Quote examples
Billie Eilish
American Singer
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
Quote examples
Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
When you make movies, it's such an important period of time, when you look back at each one of them. You want to be able to say that you did something that was a challenge and that changed you.
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Michael Jackson
American Singer
Because I think every child star suffers through this period because you're not the cute and charming child that you were. You start to grow, and they want to keep you little forever.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I refuse to feel guilty. I feel guilty about too much in my life but not about money. I went through periods when I had nothing, so somebody in my family has to get stinkin' wealthy.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I'm often asked by parents what advice can I give them to help get kids interested in science? And I have only one bit of advice. Get out of their way. Kids are born curious. Period.
Quote examples
Soren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
During the first period of a man's life the greatest danger is not to take the risk.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Bill Clinton is the greatest president of my lifetime. Period.
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Marco Pierre White
British Chef
My twenties were the worst period of my life.
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Warren Buffett
American Businessman
Our favorite holding period is forever.
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