Period: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is commonly used in American English to refer to the punctuation mark at the end of a sentence. It can also indicate a length of time or a point in time.

• She ended the sentence with a period.
• The project needs to be finished within a two-week period.
• The Renaissance period produced many famous artists.

This term is mainly used in British English to refer to the punctuation mark at the end of a sentence. It can also imply an emphatic end to a statement or argument.

• Put a full stop at the end of the sentence.
• I don't want to discuss this anymore, full stop.

Used to refer to a length of time in which something happens or is planned to happen, often with a distinct start and end.

• The project will be completed within a six-month period.
• She was absent for a brief period due to illness.

Refers to the specific span of time in which a project or activity is expected to occur. Often used in a more planning or scheduling context.

• We need to work within a tight time frame to meet the deadline.
• What is the time frame for completing this task?

Typically used to describe a pause or break between events, or a specific period of time between occurrences. Often used in scientific, mathematical, and performance contexts.

• The interval between the two events was about ten minutes.
• Please remain seated during the interval between acts.

This word is used to describe a length of time or a span of events. It can also refer to a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.

• The Jurassic period was full of dinosaurs.
• Please note, this sentence ends with a period.

This phrase is used in music to describe a sequence of notes that has a unique musical idea or sense of completion. It’s a basic building block in music composition.

• The musical phrase in this song is very catchy.
• In Mozart's symphony, each musical phrase flows beautifully into the next.