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period
Noun
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A period is a length of time.
There was a short period when my computer stopped working.
During the first period, Germany scored two goals.
The dinosaurs lived from late in the Triassic period (about 225 million years ago) until the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago).
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A period is the dot that marks the end of most sentences in English. This -> . is a period.
Should I use an exclamation mark or a period at the end of this sentence?
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A woman's period is the time each month when she passes blood.
I have missed two periods now. I think I must be pregnant.
period
Interjection
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And nothing else; and nothing less; used for emphasis.
When I say "eat your dinner," it means "eat your dinner", period!
band
Noun
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A band is a group of people working together]
Those in the army who fought closely together in the war were called a band of brothers.
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A band is a group of people who play different instruments together. It can be of any size.
The band played loud music.
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A band is piece of material, often metal, with the shape of a circle.
A band was placed around the box to prevent it from breaking open.
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A band is a simple ring for the finger.
The man gave his wife a band of gold at the wedding.
band
Verb
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To band together is to get together in a group.
The friends banded together in school.