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Time


  • Seasons: Fall , Winter , Spring, Summer
  • Historical periods of time: The ice age , The stone age, The middle ages, The age of technology.
  • Words and Phrases connected with time

Era: a period of time e.g. when the cold war ended , it was the end of an era.

 

Period: a particular length of time  e.g. The factory will be closed down over a 6 months period

 

 

Spell: a short period of time e.g. A spell of warm weather

 

While: a short period of time e.g. Do you mind if I took your laptop for a while.

 

From time to time:occasionally e.g. I visit my parents from time to time .

 

In time: before the deadline e.g. I have completed my research paper in time.

 

A time: a period of time either short or long e.g. I live in Canada for a time.

 

On time: exactly at the right time e.g. I go always to work on time.

 

For the time being : currently for a short time and not permanently  e.g. you should here for the time being.

 

  • Adjectives describing time

Current: the budget for the current year is insufficient .

 

Eternal: he is an eternal pessimist.

 

Permanent : the are living together on a permanent  basis

 

Temporary: the pain in your stomach is temporary.

 

Ancient: ancient Greece.

 

Timeless: Paris has a timeless beauty.

 

 


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