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- 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
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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: |
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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