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time

 
pronunciation:
taIm
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, transitive verb
phrases:
at times, do time, for the time being, from time to time, in time, keep good time, make good time, on time, take one's time, take time, time is up, time off
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a nonspatial system in which events appear to happen in irreversible succession; arrangement of events into past, present, and future.
similar words:
deal, rhythm
definition 2: the passing of minutes, weeks, years, and centuries.
 
similar words:
chronology, duration, progress, rhythm
definition 3: such passing as measured by the interval in which an event occurs; duration.
We sat on the bus a long time.
synonyms:
duration, spell, while
similar words:
dimension, interval, lapse, moment, period, span, stretch
definition 4: (often pl.) a period marked by particular events and conditions.
Elizabethan times.Adolescence is a difficult time.
synonyms:
age, era, period
similar words:
cycle, epoch, generation, moment, phase, stage
definition 5: a distinct instance or occasion.
I remember that time you broke your leg.She called me three times this morning.This is the first time I've ever been here.
synonyms:
instance, occasion
similar words:
moment, point
definition 6: the period or instance intended or suitable for a specified activity or occurrence.
It's time for dinner.
similar words:
high time, season
definition 7: one of the standard systems for measuring time.
Pacific Time.
definition 8: a definite moment or interval as indicated by a clock or calendar.
What time does the movie start?
similar words:
duration, interval, occasion, period, span, spell
definition 9: available moments for an activity, esp. leisure moments.
She never has time to talk.
synonyms:
chance, occasion
similar words:
leisure, opportunity
definition 10: the length of the period generally spent at work in a given day or week.
I work full time.He's working only part time now.
similar words:
shift
definition 11: a speed or type of rhythm or movement.
This song is in waltz time, which means that it has three beats to the measure.
synonyms:
rhythm, tempo
similar words:
beat, measure, meter, pace
definition 12: one's collected experience during an interval of time.
They had a terrible time during the storm.Did you have a good time at the party?
definition 13: (often pl.) the present or given era, esp. in terms of cultural or social conditions.
Political apathy is a sign of the times.
synonyms:
age, era
similar words:
day, epoch, now, nowadays, present
 
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or pertaining to time.
similar words:
temporal
definition 2: operating or detonating at a precise time as indicated by an internal clock.
a time bomb
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: times, timing, timed
definition 1: to record the duration or rate of.
I timed his run.
synonyms:
clock
similar words:
measure
definition 2: to set or choose the time for; schedule.
synonyms:
schedule
similar words:
establish, fix, set
definition 3: to fix or adjust the speed, duration, or tempo of.
similar words:
adjust, fix, regulate, set, synchronize
phrase: at times, do time, for the time being, from time to time, in time, keep good time, make good time, on time, take one's time, take time, time is up, time off
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Are you looking for the word thyme (a spice)? Time and thyme sound alike but have different meanings.
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  • time card:
    a card on which you record the hours you work.
  • time clock:
    a clock in a workplace that records the hours people work.
  • timer:
    a thing for telling a specific amount of time.
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