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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academic year [noun]

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

Ex: The academic year in some countries begins in August and ends in May .

alternate [adjective]

done or happening every other time

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beforehand [adverb]

at an earlier time

Ex: Parking permits expire at noon ; renew them beforehand .

Before Common Era [adverb]

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

chronological [adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

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indefinite [adjective]

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

Ex: The report contained indefinite terms that made it difficult to understand the conclusions drawn by the researchers .

instant [noun]

a certain or exact point in time

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latter [adjective]

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

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occasional [adjective]

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

Ex: We have occasional power outages in our neighborhood , usually during severe storms .

simultaneous [adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The company launched simultaneous marketing campaigns across multiple platforms to maximize reach .

yearly [adjective]

appearing, made, or happening once a year

Ex: The yearly tradition of family reunions brings relatives together from across the country .

afterward [adverb]

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

Ex: Afterward , the storm subsided , leaving behind a tranquil evening .

annually [adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The company hosts a charity event annually .

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 .

fortnight [noun]

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

Ex: They scheduled a follow-up meeting in a fortnight to assess progress on the proposal .

lateness [noun]

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

Ex: They discussed the consequences of habitual lateness with their employees .

millennium [noun]

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

Ex: The medieval cathedral took nearly a millennium to complete , showcasing exquisite craftsmanship .

subsequently [adverb]

after a particular event or time

Ex: She gave a brief introduction and subsequently opened the floor to questions .

continuously [adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The rain fell continuously for hours , causing flooding .

decade [noun]

ten years of time

Ex: Over the past decade , the city 's population has doubled .

eventually [adverb]

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

Ex: They faced many obstacles , but eventually , they overcame all difficulties and reached their goal .

immediate [adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: The doctor 's immediate priority was stabilizing the patient .

semester [noun]

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

while [noun]

a span of time

Ex: The children played in the park for a while , enjoying the warm afternoon sun .

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: My son has a calendar in his room where he marks the countdown to his birthday .

eve [noun]

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

seasonal [adjective]

typical or customary for a specific time of year

Ex: She decorated her home with seasonal decorations for Halloween .

leap year [noun]

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

Ex: The next leap year will be in 2024 .

for the time being [adverb]

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: We 'll use this office for the time being until our new space is ready .

Common Era [adverb]

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

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