C1 Unit 4: Time & dates
8 C1 words: duration, succession, indefinitely, beforehand, expire, outset… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| duration/ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/ n | durationthe length of time something lasts | The duration of the film is almost three hours.The duration of the film is almost three hours. | |
| succession/səkˈsɛʃən/ n | successiona series of things one after another | The singer had three hits in quick succession.The singer had three hits in quick succession. | |
| indefinitely/ˌɪnˈdɛfənətli/ adv | indefinitelyfor a period with no fixed end | The match has been postponed indefinitely because of the storm.The match has been postponed indefinitely because of the storm. | |
| beforehand/bɪˈfɔrˌhænd/ adv | beforehandearlier; before something happens | If you plan to arrive late, please tell us beforehand.If you plan to arrive late, please tell us beforehand. | |
| expire/ɪkˈspaɪr/ v | to expireto stop being valid after a certain date | My passport will expire next March.My passport will expire next March. | |
| outset/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/ n | outsetthe beginning of something | Ken made his plans clear at the outset so nobody was confused.Ken made his plans clear at the outset so nobody was confused. | |
| antiquity/ænˈtɪkwəti/ n | antiquitythe ancient past, especially Greek and Roman times | Many ruins in the city date back to antiquity.Many ruins in the city date back to antiquity. | |
| ordinarily/ˌɔrdəˈnɛrəli/ adv | ordinarilyusually; in normal circumstances | Ordinarily, Ken walks to work, but today it was raining.Ordinarily, Ken walks to work, but today it was raining. |