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- pronunciation:
- taIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- all the time, for the time being, in time, on time, take one's time
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- Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the passing of minutes, days, weeks, and years.
- similar words:
- progress, rhythm
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| definition 2: |
the amount of minutes, hours, weeks, days, years between the beginning and the end of an event.
How much time do you need to finish the work?- synonyms:
- while
- similar words:
- moment, period
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| definition 3: |
a particular instance or event.
I remember the time you broke your leg.She called me two times.- synonyms:
- instance, occasion
- similar words:
- moment, point
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| definition 4: |
the period or point when a particular activity or event usually happens.
It's time for dinner.- similar words:
- season
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| definition 5: |
a moment or moments as shown on a clock or calendar.
What time does the play start?- similar words:
- occasion, period
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| definition 6: |
available moments for an activity.
She never has time to talk.- synonyms:
- chance
- similar words:
- leisure, opportunity
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| definition 7: |
the length of the period spent at work in a given day or week.
I work full time.- similar words:
- shift
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| definition 8: |
an experience.
Did you have a nice time at the party? |
| related words: |
date, instance, length, term, turn |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
times, timing, timed |
| definition: |
to record the rate of an action or how long it continues.
I timed his mile run at 5 minutes 40 seconds.- similar words:
- measure
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| phrase: |
all the time, for the time being, in time, on time, take one's time |
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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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