Time (Noun)
Meaning 1
The continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past; "he waited for along time"; "it took some time before he got an answer"; "time flies like an arrow".
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.
Examples
- I have a lot of time on my hands, so I decided to take a vacation.
- She waited for a long time before her turn came to audition.
- It took some time before he got an answer to his proposal.
- The time had come to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new.
- He realized that time was running out and he had to make a decision quickly.
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Meaning 2
A suitable moment; "it is time to go".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- It's time to start the meeting, everyone is waiting.
- I think it's time for a change, we've been doing things the same way for too long.
- It's time to take a break, we've been working non-stop for hours.
- I'll know it's time to leave when the party starts to wind down.
- It's time to make a decision, we can't put it off any longer.
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Meaning 3
A reading of a point in time as given by a clock; "do you know what time it is?"; "the time is 10 o'clock".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 4
A person's experience on a particular occasion; "he had a time holding back the tears"; "they had a good time together".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- She had a great time on her birthday and can't stop talking about it.
- He had a difficult time during the exam, but managed to finish it.
- They had a fantastic time at the beach, playing in the waves all day.
- She had a hard time getting over her recent breakup.
- They had a wonderful time exploring the city and trying new foods.
Meaning 5
The period of time a prisoner is imprisoned; "he served a prison term of 15 months"; "his sentence was 5 to 10 years"; "he is doing time in the county jail".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The judge sentenced him to five years in prison, but he only served three years of hard time.
- He was given a 10-year sentence, but with good behavior, he'll likely serve only 8 years of time.
- The inmate had been doing time in the state penitentiary for nearly a decade before his parole hearing.
- After being convicted of the crime, he was sentenced to a lengthy period of time in the federal prison system.
- The defendant's lawyer argued that the proposed sentence of 20 years to life was excessive time for a first-time offender.
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Meaning 6
A period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something; "take time to smell the roses"; "I didn't have time to finish"; "it took more than half my time"; "he waited for a long time".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- We had some free time and decided to visit the beach.
- The job took all her time, but it paid well.
- You don't have the time to play around if you want to get things done.
- Don't worry if it takes time to finish your studies.
- By dedicating extra time, you will likely meet the expectations.
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Meaning 7
An indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); "the time of year for planting"; "he was a great actor in his time".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The children looked forward to the time of day when they could play outside.
- She was a prominent artist of her time, known for her vibrant paintings.
- This is a bad time for us to go on vacation, we're short-staffed at the office.
- In his time, he was considered a hero for his bravery in battle.
- The best time of year for surfing is usually during the summer months.
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Meaning 8
Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The drummer kept perfect time with the rest of the band, creating a cohesive sound.
- The conductor raised her baton, and the orchestra began to play in time with the metronome.
- The jazz musician's improvisation was impressive, but it was hard to follow because she often lost time.
- The dance instructor emphasized the importance of keeping time with the music to execute the steps correctly.
- The marching band's performance was flawless, with every step and note executed in perfect time.
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Meaning 9
An instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- She finally got it right this time after three failed attempts.
- He called four times before she answered the phone.
- The athlete set a new record this time around.
- The company will give you one more time to pay the bill.
- The teacher asked the student to try again this time.
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Meaning 10
The fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Einstein's theory of relativity merged time with space into a unified four-dimensional manifold known as spacetime.
- To be precisely observed and understood, time was now linked with its adjacent entity of the external sphere which referred to movement within those observational mechanisms for quantitative recordings or dimensions associated there too referred these equations taking velocity/physical evidence incorporated afterwards physics emerged successfully than also involved gravitational notions here until centuries leading thereafter accordingly provided multiple clues etc thereby presenting history resulting exactly solved clearly remaining understood overall naturally while utilizing evidence or solving subsequent processes there inside relativity more within wider relativity spaces confirmed hence those definitions directly which remain strong just standing directly valid logically up by human conceptual formulations invented making just certain applications made but possibly influencing better analysis fully occurring results physical betterments requiring general attention. The spatial or regional variable factors acting continuously yet subtly did establish along clear fact where if laws showed effect proved acting anywhere very moment almost whole changes fully possibly taken certain roles usually here simply provided existence proven making best reference logically defining there much terms correctly involving rules influencing outcomes explained leading clearer other exact interpretations meaning once human conceptions.
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