Long-term English Flashcard Long-term English Flashcard (adj) /ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/ US /ˌlɑːŋˈtɝːm/ continuing for a long period of time into the future, lasting, long-standing: Make a list of your long-term goals and how you’re going to achieve them. Antonyms short-term
At all times English Flashcard At all times English Flashcard (adv) all the time and continuously – continually: Being a curious student, Jeff was asking so many questions at all times. Antonyms from time to time, every now and then
For a time For a time (adv) for a short time – for a while – for a moment: For a time, I was starting to believe her. Then I realized she couldn’t be right. Antonyms always
Turning point Turning point (noun) the time when a very important change starts to happen, which generally makes the situation better – defining moment, landmark: Holding my newborn child in my arms for the first time was actually the turning point in my life.
Eventually Eventually (adv) /ɪˈven.tju.əl.i/ after a long time with so many problems and setbacks – in the end – finally, ultimately: After so much struggle and perseverance, he could eventually find his favorite job. Parts of Speech Noun: eventuality Adjective: eventual Antonyms immediately, instantly
Decade Decade (noun) /ˈdek.eɪd/ /-ˈ-/ a period of 10 years: He found an appropriate job, bought a large house, got married and had 2 kids, all in the third decade of his life. Parts of Speech Adjective: decadal Related Vocabulary century, millennium
Immediately Immediately (adv) /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ right away and without delay – at once – instantly: The organization responded to my job application form immediately. Parts of Speech Adjective: immediate Noun: immediacy Antonyms eventually, slowly
During During (prep) /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/ US /ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/ throughout a period of time between the two points of the beginning and the end – throughout – through – in the course of: During pregnancy, I was taking vitamin and calcium supplements as prescribed by the doctor. Antonyms ahead, beyond
Monthly Monthly (adj & noun) /ˈmʌnt.θli/ happening or being produced once a month – once-a-month: You need to renew your monthly subscription to continue receiving the newspapers. Parts of Speech Noun: month Antonyms sporadic, occasional
Upcoming Upcoming (adj) /ˈʌpˌkʌm.ɪŋ/ about to happen – forthcoming – imminent: He’s old enough to attend the upcoming elections. Antonyms past