time
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/taɪm/
🇬🇧
/taɪm/
noun
A1
The measured continuum of events occurring in succession from past through present to future.
We have plenty of time to finish the project before the deadline.
A1
The moment of a particular day indicated on a clock.
I need to know the time so I can set my alarm.
A1
The measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.
We are two hours behind Central European Time.
A1
A particular point in time.
What time do you usually wake up?
A1
The amount of time available for an activity.
I'll make time to see the movie this weekend.
A1
A period during which something occurs.
I've been here for a long time.
A2
A historical era or period.
These are hard times for the economy.
A1
A particular occasion or event.
I remember the time we got lost in the forest.
A1
An experience or event.
We had a great time at the concert.
R
The speed at which something occurs or is done.
She ran the race in record time.
R
The rhythmic aspect of music.
The drummer kept the time during the song.
R
The correct pace and rhythm of a musical piece.
The dancers moved in time with the music.
verb
B2
To measure the duration of an event or action.
The runners were timed as they crossed the finish line.
B2
To arrange events or actions to occur at specific times.
The meetings were timed to avoid conflicts.
R
To execute an action at the right moment.
The quarterback timed his pass perfectly.
translation
The measured continuum of events occurring in succession from past through present to future.; The moment of a particular day indicated on a clock.; The measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.; A particular point in time.; The amount of time available for an activity.; A period during which something occurs.; A historical era or period.; A particular occasion or event.; An experience or event.; The speed at which something occurs or is done.; The rhythmic aspect of music.; The correct pace and rhythm of a musical piece.
To measure the duration of an event or action.; To arrange events or actions to occur at specific times.; To execute an action at the right moment.
Word Forms
3rd Present
times
Past
timed
Perfect
timed
Progressive
timing
Plural
times