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time

 

[ taɪm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

measurement of duration

Time is a measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues. It is a dimension in which events occur in a sequence.

Synonyms

duration, interval, period

Examples of usage

  • Time seemed to pass slowly as they waited for the test results.
  • She couldn't believe how quickly time had flown by during the party.
Context #2 | Noun

point in the past, present, or future

Time can refer to a particular point in the past, present, or future when something happened, is happening, or will happen.

Synonyms

instance, moment, occasion

Examples of usage

  • We had a great time at the beach last summer.
  • I'm looking forward to the time when we can all be together again.
Context #3 | Verb

plan or schedule

To time something is to plan, schedule, or arrange it to occur at a particular moment.

Synonyms

arrange, plan, schedule

Examples of usage

  • She timed her arrival at the party perfectly.
  • We need to time the release of the product with the holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "time" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempo

🇮🇳 समय

🇩🇪 Zeit

🇮🇩 waktu

🇺🇦 час

🇵🇱 czas

🇯🇵 時間 (じかん)

🇫🇷 temps

🇪🇸 tiempo

🇹🇷 zaman

🇰🇷 시간 (시간)

🇸🇦 وقت

🇨🇿 čas

🇸🇰 čas

🇨🇳 时间 (时间)

🇸🇮 čas

🇮🇸 tími

🇰🇿 уақыт

🇬🇪 დრო

🇦🇿 vaxt

🇲🇽 tiempo

Etymology

The word 'time' originates from the Old English word 'tīma', which means 'a limited period of time'. It has evolved over centuries to become a fundamental concept in measuring the sequence of events. Time has been a subject of philosophical and scientific inquiry, leading to various theories and understandings of its nature.

See also: overtime, sometimes, timeframe, timekeeper, timeless, timeline, timeliness, timely, timepiece, timer, times, timetable, timetabling, timeworn, timing, untimely.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #30, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.