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time

/taɪm/
noun★Beginner
formal

The continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

Time is a precious resource that we must use wisely.

Time is a precious resource that we must use wisely.

informal

A particular moment or period of time.

We had a great time at the party last night.

We had a great time at the party last night.

general

The duration for which something lasts.

The flight time from New York to London is about seven hours.

The flight time from New York to London is about seven hours.

Collocations

save timeto reduce the amount of time spent on somethingwaste timeto spend time doing something unproductivetake timeto require a certain amount of time

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

time fliesidiom
time passes quickly
time is moneyproverb
time is valuable and should not be wasted
time outphrase
a short break or pause

💡Pro Tip

Understanding Time Expressions

In English, 'time' is often used in expressions like 'in time' (on time) and 'on time' (punctually). Pay attention to these nuances to use the word correctly.

⚡Gold Rule

Time as a Verb

When used as a verb, 'time' means to measure or regulate the time of something, as in 'time your run' or 'time the lights to change at the same time.'

📖Word Origin

Old English tīma, from Proto-Germanic *tīmaz, related to tide.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'time' can be used as a noun and as a verb (e.g., 'time your movements carefully'). It is also used in various idiomatic expressions like 'time flies' and 'kill time'.

Word Breakdown

time
a measurement of duration
root
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026EN → EN

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