Time and sequence – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: AD, aforementioned, all your born days, BC, BCE… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
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- AD /eɪ'di:/ (noun) — the years counted from the birth of Jesus Christ
Example:The manuscript dates from AD 1200.
Synonyms: Anno Domini, CE, Common Era - aforementioned /,ɔ:fər'menʃənd/ (adjective) — mentioned earlier in the same text
Example:The aforementioned issue will be discussed later.
Synonyms: previously mentioned, aforesaid, earlier mentioned - all your born days /ɔ:l jʊr bɔ:rn deɪz/ (phrase) — for your whole life
Example:I could remember that day all my born days.
Synonyms: for life, forever - BC /,bi:'si:/ (noun) — the years before year 1 in the Western calendar
Example:The temple was built in BC 500.
Synonyms: Before Christ, before the Common Era - BCE /,bi: si: 'i:/ (noun) — the years before year 1 in the common era calendar
Example:The event took place in BCE 300.
Synonyms: before the Common Era, BC - bi-centenary /,baɪ sɛn'tɛnəri/ (noun) — a 200th anniversary
Example:The city held a bi-centenary celebration.
Synonyms: bicentennial, 200th anniversary - break /breɪk/ (noun) — a short pause in a program or event
Example:We had a short break after the film.
Synonyms: pause, intermission - Bronze Age /'brɑ:nzi eɪdʒ/ (noun) — the period when people first used bronze tools and weapons
Example:People in the Bronze Age used bronze tools.
Synonyms: ancient period, early metal age - CE /,si:'i:/ (noun) — the years after year 1 in the common era calendar
Example:The castle was built in CE 800.
Synonyms: Common Era, AD - celebrate /'sɛlə,breɪt/ (verb) — to do something special to show happiness about an event
Example:They celebrate her birthday every year.
Synonyms: honor, observe, mark - celebration /,sɛlə'breɪʃən/ (noun) — a special event or activity to mark something important
Example:The parade was part of the celebration.
Synonyms: festivity, party, ceremony - celebratory /,sɛlə'breɪtəri/ (adjective) — showing joy because of a special event
Example:She gave a celebratory speech.
Synonyms: joyful, festive, rejoicing - centenary /sɛn'tɛnəri/ (noun) — the one-hundredth anniversary of an event
Example:They planned a centenary event for the school.
Synonyms: 100th anniversary, centennial - ceremonial /,sɛrə'moʊniəl/ (adjective) — done in a formal and traditional way for a special event
Example:The guests wore ceremonial clothing.
Synonyms: formal, ritual, official - ceremony /'sɛrə,moʊni/ (noun) — a formal event with special actions or words
Example:The wedding ceremony was beautiful.
Synonyms: ritual, service, rite - chronicle /'krɑ:nɪkəl/ (noun) — a detailed written record of events in order
Example:The book is a chronicle of her travels.
Synonyms: record, account, history - coincide /,koʊɪn'saɪd/ (verb) — to happen at the same time or be exactly the same
Example:Our birthdays coincide this year.
Synonyms: match, occur together, happen at the same time - come up /kʌm ʌp/ (phrase) — to happen or be mentioned
Example:The topic came up during the meeting.
Synonyms: arise, be mentioned, occur - commemorate /kə'mɛmə,reɪt/ (verb) — to do something to honor and remember a person or event
Example:The statue was built to commemorate the soldiers.
Synonyms: honor, memorialize, celebrate - commence /kə'mɛns/ (verb) — to begin or start something
Example:The meeting will commence at noon.
Synonyms: begin, start, initiate - commencement /kə'mɛnsmənt/ (noun) — the act of beginning or starting
Example:The commencement of the project was delayed.
Synonyms: beginning, start, onset - current /'kʌrənt/ (adjective) — happening or existing now
Example:The current price is higher than before.
Synonyms: present, existing, ongoing - dawn /dɔ:n/ (noun) — the first light before the sun rises
Example:We woke up at dawn.
Synonyms: daybreak, sunrise - double /'dʌbəl/ (adjective) — twice as much or two times
Example:We need double the amount.
Synonyms: twice, two times - duration /dʊ'reɪʃən/ (noun) — the amount of time that something lasts
Example:The duration of the meeting was two hours.
Synonyms: length, time span, period - expire /ɪk'spaɪr/ (verb) — to stop being valid after a certain time
Example:Your card will expire next month.
Synonyms: end, run out, become invalid - expiry date /ɪk'spaɪəri deɪt/ (noun) — the date after which something can no longer be used
Example:Check the expiry date before you buy it.
Synonyms: expiration date, use-by date, sell-by date - festival /'fɛstəvəl/ (noun) — a public event with music, food, and celebration
Example:The town hosts a music festival every summer.
Synonyms: fair, carnival, celebration - festive /'fɛstɪv/ (adjective) — bright, cheerful, and full of celebration
Example:The room looked festive with lights and ribbons.
Synonyms: cheerful, celebratory, merry - festivity /fɛ'stɪvɪti/ (noun) — lively celebration and joyful activity
Example:The town enjoyed a week of festivity.
Synonyms: celebration, merrymaking, rejoicing
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