English dictionary
time
/t/aI/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an instance or single occasion for some event
ExamplesThis time he succeeded.
He called four times.
Synonyms clipSource: WordNet 3.0
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a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
ExamplesTake time to smell the roses.
I didn't have time to finish.
It took more than half my time.
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an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
ExamplesHe waited a long time.
The time of year for planting.
He was a great actor in his time.
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a suitable moment
ExamplesIt is time to go.
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the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
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a person's experience on a particular occasion
ExamplesHe had a time holding back the tears.
They had a good time together.
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a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
ExamplesDo you know what time it is?
The time is 10 o'clock.
Synonyms clock timeSource: WordNet 3.0
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the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
Synonyms fourth dimensionSource: WordNet 3.0
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rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
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the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
ExamplesHe is doing time in the county jail.
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Duration, considered independently of any system of measurement or any employment of terms which designate limited portions thereof.
Source: webster1913
verb
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measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
Synonyms clockSource: WordNet 3.0
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assign a time for an activity or event
ExamplesThe candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene.
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set the speed, duration, or execution of
ExamplesWe time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely.
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regulate or set the time of
ExamplesTime the clock.
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adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
ExamplesThe good player times his swing so as to hit the ball squarely.
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To appoint the time for; to bring, begin, or perform at the proper season or time; as, he <i>timed</i> his appearance rightly.
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To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time.
Source: webster1913