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In class, we learned what era means.
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.
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Era in a sentence
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During a reading activity, the teacher used era in a history passage.
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What does era mean?
Era is used for an era is a stretch of time known for something special.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to era?
Period is close in meaning to era in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of era?
Moment contrasts with era in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningEra means An era is a stretch of time known for something special.
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Synonyms
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periodA length of time with shared features.
ageAnother word for a long stretch of time.
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Era word family
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era
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era
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eras
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An era is a stretch of time known for something special.
Common mix-up
Era is not the same as moment. Era means an era is a stretch of time known for something special.
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Read this model sentence: During a reading activity, the teacher used era in a history passage. Clue words: during, reading, activity. Underline clue words that show why era fits instead of moment. Now write one new sentence that shows era without using the word era. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show era?
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