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- pronunciation:
- taIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
- phrases:
- ahead of time, 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
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definition 2: |
the passing of minutes, weeks, years, and centuries.
- similar words:
- chronology, duration, progress, rhythm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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definition 9: |
available moments for an activity, esp. leisure moments.
She never has time to talk.- synonyms:
- chance, occasion
- similar words:
- leisure, opportunity
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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
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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
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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
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related words: |
age, chapter, date, instance, length, occasion, tempo, tenure, term, turn |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or pertaining to time.
- similar words:
- temporal
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definition 2: |
operating or detonating at a precise time as indicated by an internal clock.
a time bomb |
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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
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definition 2: |
to set or choose the time for; schedule.
- synonyms:
- schedule
- similar words:
- establish, fix, set
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definition 3: |
to fix or adjust the speed, duration, or tempo of.
- similar words:
- adjust, fix, regulate, set, synchronize
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phrase: |
ahead of time, 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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Word Builder: time +
- 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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