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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: The academic year at the university starts in September and ends in June. 
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alternate
alternate
[Adjective]

done or happening every other time

Ex: The committee meets on alternative Thursdays to discuss budget updates. 
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beforehand
beforehand
[Adverb]

at an earlier time

Ex: Guests must submit dietary requests 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 historical events were presented in chronological order. 
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indefinite
indefinite
[Adjective]

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

Ex: The instructions were so indefinite that many participants struggled to complete the task correctly. 
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instant
instant
[noun]

a certain or exact point in time

Ex: He knew at that instant that he had made the right decision. 
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latter
latter
[Adjective]

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

Ex: During the latter stages of the project, the team encountered unforeseen challenges. 
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occasional
occasional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She enjoys the occasional glass of wine with dinner. 
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simultaneous
simultaneous
[Adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The two teams scored simultaneous goals, resulting in a tie game. 
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yearly
yearly
[Adjective]

appearing, made, or happening once a year

Ex: The company holds a yearly conference to discuss new developments and strategies. 
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afterward
afterward
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She completed her work, and afterward, she went for a walk. 
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annually
annually
[Adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The insurance premium is paid annually. 
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era
era
[noun]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

Ex: The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the beginning of a new era in European politics. 
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fortnight
fortnight
[noun]

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

Ex: She planned her vacation to start in a fortnight, giving her time to prepare. 
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lateness
lateness
[noun]

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

Ex: Her lateness to the meeting was noted, and she apologized for the delay. 
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millennium

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

Ex: Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations. 
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subsequently
subsequently
[Adverb]

after a particular event or time

Ex: She moved to France and subsequently began studying art. 
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continuously
continuously
[Adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The conveyor belt moved continuously, transporting goods from one end of the factory to the other. 
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decade
decade
[noun]

ten years of time

Ex: It's been a decade since I last visited my hometown. 
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eventually
eventually
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He eventually became the manager of the company. 
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immediate
immediate
[Adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: The immediate concern for the company was how to handle the financial crisis. 
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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: She waited patiently for a while before the bus finally arrived. 
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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: I have a beautiful calendar in my kitchen that shows images of different landscapes. 
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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: They enjoyed seasonal fruits and vegetables from the local farmer's market. 
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leap year
leap year
[noun]

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

Ex: 2020 was a leap year, so it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. 
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for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path. 
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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 fall of the Western Roman Empire occurred around 476 CE. 
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