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    This document discusses periods of time in three sentences or less: It provides exact periods for common time measurements like minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries, and millennia. It also discusses approximate periods and phrases used to describe how long something takes, like "ages" or "a short time ago." Finally, it outlines ways to discuss periods of time in the past and present, from specific points in history to general eras, as well as ways to indicate a period of time between two points.

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    centre 20 S T U D Y PA G E S

    Periods of time
    Exact periods of time

    60 seconds in a minute 12 months in a year


    60 minutes in an hour 10 years in a decade
    24 hours in a day 100 years in a century
    7 days in a week 1000 years in a millennium

    Also, in the UK a fortnight is 2 weeks.


    We’re going to Spain for a fortnight.

    Approximate periods of time


    Sometimes the words for exact periods of time are also used to talk about
    approximate periods of time. Usually, this kind of phrase emphasizes how long
    something is taking.
    At this rate it’ll take weeks to finish the project (= it will take too long).
    He’s been doing the same job for years and years (= a very long time).

    Other phrases used for talking about how long something takes
    You’re late – I’ve been waiting (for) ages!
    I’ve had these boots for quite a while.
    Will the builders be here long? Yes, they only started a short time ago.
    She’ll be here in a second/moment/minute.
    Would you mind waiting a minute? I’ll be with you presently/shortly.

    Periods of time in the past and present


    These phrases are used to talk in a general way about time in the past or in the
    present:
    Punk music was popular in the late 1970s and early 80s.
    Our house was built in the mid-sixties.
    The hospital dates from the turn of the century (= the beginning of the century).
    Electric lights were invented near the end of the nineteenth century.
    Greek civilization was one of the most important in ancient times.
    Medical science has developed enormously in modern times.
    I love to hear Grandpa talk about the old days (= the time when he was young).
    In those days it was very difficult to travel across Africa.
    Everyone seems to be on the Internet nowadays/these days.
    I’m really busy with work at the moment.

    A period of time from one point of time to another point


    Here are some common ways of saying this:
    We stayed in Brussels from Thursday to Monday.
    It’s open from nine o’clock until/till half past five.
    (US): The performances are Monday through/thru Friday (= they are on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).

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