in |
during a period of time that is less than or equal to. [1/7 definitions] |
interval |
the period of time between two events or situations. [1/2 definitions] |
in the long run |
at the end of a period of time; finally. |
lapse |
to come to an end after a certain period of time. [1/5 definitions] |
late |
at or to a time or period near the end. [1/6 definitions] |
lease |
to make an agreement for the use of property for a certain period of time; rent. [1/3 definitions] |
leave2 |
a permitted period of vacation or absence. [1/2 definitions] |
lesson |
a period of instruction in a particular thing, or something that is intended to be learned or studied. [1/2 definitions] |
life |
the period during which something lasts or works. [1/7 definitions] |
long1 |
a great period of time. [3/6 definitions] |
longtime |
having existed or continued over a long period of time. |
lull |
a calm, quiet period. [1/2 definitions] |
magazine |
a printed collection of stories, pictures, articles, and advertisements. Magazines come out weekly, monthly, or at some other regular period of time. [1/2 definitions] |
marathon |
any contest or activity that requires great effort over a long period of time. [1/2 definitions] |
meditate |
to clear the mind for a period of time as a way to discipline oneself and find peace. [1/2 definitions] |
memento |
something, such as a small object, that reminds a person of a past event, period of time, or relationship. |
metronome |
a device that marks a regular period of time with a clicking sound. A metronome can be set at different speeds and is used by musicians to keep time during practice. |
middle age |
the period of human life between youth and old age, or the years between forty and sixty-five. |
Middle Ages |
the period of European history between ancient times and the Renaissance, from A.D. 500 to A.D. 1500. |
minute1 |
a very short period of time. [1/4 definitions] |
misfortune |
hardship or bad luck, often over a long period of time. [1/2 definitions] |