CEFR A1

time

noun

Meaning

The ongoing sequence of events that happen in the past, present, and future.

Examples

I don't have much time.
What is the time?

Synonyms: moment, period, duration, epoch

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time (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /taɪm/

Definition

The ongoing sequence of events that happen in the past, present, and future.

Examples

I don't have much time.
What is the time?
We need more time to finish this.

How to Use time

for some time (prepositional phrase): For a duration of time. — "I have lived here for some time."
at a time (prepositional phrase): During one specific moment or occasion. — "Only one person can enter at a time."
time after time (idiom): Repeatedly; many times. — "I have warned him time after time."
time will tell (idiom): The truth or result will become clear in the future. — "We don't know if this plan will work, but time will tell."

Synonyms of time

Words with a similar meaning to time:

Antonyms of time

Words with the opposite meaning to time:

eternity

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