Historical Time Periods

noun the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages

adjective belonging to or dating from ancient times

• The study of antiquity provides insights into ancient civilizations.
• I love visiting museums to learn about antiquity.
• That old building has been around since antiquity.
• Her knowledge of history is so vast, it's like she's been around since antiquity.

noun an unspecified or indefinite time

adverb at some unspecified or indefinite time

• I will schedule a meeting with you sometime next week to discuss the project.
• Let's grab lunch sometime this week and catch up.
• We should chill sometime and just hang out.
• Sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to get lost in the moment.

noun the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future

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• It is important to arrive on time for the meeting.
• Let's make sure we don't miss the bus this time.
• I had a great time at the party last night.
• Time heals all wounds, they say.

noun a long period of time, typically considered as being infinite or indefinitely long

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• It has been ages since we last met for a formal dinner.
• I haven't seen you in ages! Where have you been?
• I feel like I've been studying for ages for this exam.
• The old ruins have stood the test of ages, showcasing the history of our ancestors.

noun a group of one thousand things, especially years

• A chiliad is a term used to describe a group of one thousand things.
• I've been collecting stamps for a chiliad now.
• Let's grab a chiliad of snacks for the road trip.
• The chiliad of stars in the night sky was a breathtaking sight.

adverb in an aboriginal or indigenous manner

• The aboriginally inhabited lands were later colonized by European settlers.
• The area was originally home to indigenous peoples before it was taken over by others.
• The land was first settled by the native folks before outsiders moved in.
• The roots of the culture are aboriginally deep, tracing back centuries.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, or spatial relationships

• After conducting a thorough investigation, the committee reached a decision.
• After we finish eating, we can go for a walk.
• After the party, let's hit up the diner for some late-night grub.
• After facing many challenges, she finally reached her goals.