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Eras

Verb / ˈɪrʌz / Another word for eras — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'eras' means a particular period in history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.

Synonyms & similar words

epoch earnedrunaverage geologicalera era epoch age period time generation cycle stage era spell chapter moment occasion day hour minute second year decade century millennium

Synonyms by register

Formal

epoch period age era

Informal

times days spell stretch

Literary

aeon age epoch

Antonyms

present now future contemporary modern current

Common collocations

  • ancient eras
  • past eras
  • different eras
  • new era
  • modern era
  • end of an era
  • golden era
  • bygone eras

Word family

noun era

Usage note

The word 'era' refers to a long and distinct period of history. It is often used in formal contexts but can also appear in more general discussions of time.

Example sentences

  1. The Jurassic era was a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
  2. The Industrial Revolution was a major era of technological advancement.
  3. The disco era of the 1970s was known for its music and fashion.
  4. The Viking era in Europe lasted from the late 8th to the mid-11th century.
  5. The Renaissance era saw a rebirth of art, literature, and science in Europe.

Quotes

  • The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place, we are entering a period of consequences. - Winston Churchill
  • We are not makers of history. We are made by history. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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