time

/tˈa‍ɪm/

/ˈtaɪm/

Time

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

synonyms : clock time

an instance or single occasion for some event

synonyms : clip

a time period that provides an opportunity to do things or accomplish goals

an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)

a suitable moment

the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past

a person's experience on a particular occasion

the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event

rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

synonyms : meter

the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned

to time

MAIN VERB

measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time

synonyms : clock

assign a time for an activity or event

set the speed, duration, or execution of

regulate or set the time of

adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time

Examples

1. Things like this take time.

2. Time is moving on.

3. The time passed quickly.

4. The contractor is really taking their time.