Simple meaning
What does Era mean?
An era is a stretch of time known for something special.
Dictionary definition
A period of time known for certain events or styles.
Example sentences
Era in a sentence
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In class, we learned what era means.
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During a reading activity, the teacher used era in a history passage.
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Our project showed how era helps explain change over time in social studies.
Synonyms
Words like Era
periodA length of time with shared features.
ageAnother word for a long stretch of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
momentA very short point in time.
instantAn extremely brief time.
Word family
Era word family
Base word
era
noun
era
Base form.
noun
eras
Related form.
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What does era mean?
Era is used for an era is a stretch of time known for something special.
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