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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Time

Here you will learn some English words about time, such as "alternate", "instant", "era", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Basic IELTS
academic year

the period of the year during which schools and universities hold classes

Ex: Many schools have a break between terms during the academic year.
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alternate
alternate
[Adjective]

done or happening every other time

Ex: He takes night shifts on alternative weeks to balance his childcare duties.
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beforehand
beforehand
[Adverb]

at an earlier time

Ex: The system requires login credentials beforehand.
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Before Common Era

a secular designation used to represent dates in the Gregorian calendar before the traditional reference point of the birth of Jesus Christ

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chronological
chronological
[Adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased artifacts in chronological order , illustrating the development of civilization .
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indefinite
indefinite
[Adjective]

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

Ex: The future of the program remained indefinite pending further discussions .
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instant
instant
[noun]

a certain or exact point in time

Ex: She realized in that instant how much the situation had changed .
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latter
latter
[Adjective]

closest to the end of a particular period of time, event, etc.

Ex: The latter stages of the tournament will determine the ultimate winner.
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occasional
occasional
[Adjective]

happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

Ex: The occasional email from an old friend brightened up her day .
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simultaneous
simultaneous
[Adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The conference featured simultaneous translation into multiple languages to accommodate international attendees .
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yearly
yearly
[Adjective]

appearing, made, or happening once a year

Ex: The yearly flu shot is recommended for individuals at high risk of infection .
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afterward
afterward
[Adverb]

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

Ex: She did n't plan to attend the workshop , but afterward, she realized how valuable it was .
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annually
annually
[Adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The garden show takes place annually.
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era
era
[noun]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

Ex: The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of rapid technological and economic change .
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fortnight
fortnight
[noun]

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

Ex: The event will be held in a fortnight, so guests should mark their calendars accordingly .
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lateness
lateness
[noun]

the fact or quality of arriving, happening, or being done after the usual or expected time

Ex: She tried to make up for her lateness by working extra hours to finish the task .
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millennium

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

Ex: Futurists speculate about technological advancements that may shape the next millennium.
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subsequently
subsequently
[Adverb]

after a particular event or time

Ex: We visited the museum in the morning and subsequently had lunch by the river .
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continuously
continuously
[Adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The traffic flowed continuously on the busy highway .
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decade
decade
[noun]

ten years of time

Ex: The technology has evolved significantly in the last decade.
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eventually
eventually
[Adverb]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

Ex: After years of hard work , he eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business .
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immediate
immediate
[Adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: His immediate challenge was finding a place to stay after moving to the new city .
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semester
semester
[noun]

a period of six months, often marking half of the year

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while
while
[noun]

a span of time

Ex: They chatted for a while, catching up on each other 's lives before saying goodbye .
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calendar
calendar
[noun]

a page or set of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, especially one put on a wall

Ex: They have a large calendar in the living room showing family birthdays and anniversaries .
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eve
eve
[noun]

the evening or day before an event, particularly a religious one

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seasonal
seasonal
[Adjective]

typical or customary for a specific time of year

Ex: Seasonal changes in weather influence the types of clothing available in stores .
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leap year
leap year
[noun]

a year in every four years that has 366 days instead of 365

Ex: Leap years help to keep our calendar synchronized with the seasons .
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for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .
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Common Era
Common Era
[Adverb]

used with a date to refer to things happened or existed after the birth of Christ

Ex: The American Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 CE.
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