over time — gradually; during a period of time
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: gradually; during a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvər taɪm/
Korean meaning: 시간이 지나면서, 점차적으로
Korean pronunciation: **오**버 **타**임
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills improved over time, though my kitchen still looks like a disaster zone.
- The relationship between students and teachers changes over time.
- He worked so much overtime that he forgot what his family looked like.
over time
ADVERB//ˈoʊvər taɪm//
gradually; during a period of time
💡 Concept
gradually; during a period of time
🎵 Rhyme
From part time to prime time, success grows over time!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈoʊvər taɪm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈəʊvə taɪm/
🌳Etymology
Prefixover--
Roottime
Origin
over(위에, 넘어서)와 time(시간)의 결합으로, '정해진 시간을 넘어서' 또는 '시간의 흐름 위에서'라는 의미가 생겼습니다.
🎵Rhyme
prime timepart timefull time
prime time
part time
full time
🔗Collocations
change over time
develop over time
work overtime
overtime pay
improve over time
evolve over time
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cooking skills improved over time, though my kitchen still looks like a disaster zone.”
“The relationship between students and teachers changes over time.”
😄 Fun example
“He worked so much overtime that he forgot what his family looked like.”
“The company's profits have grown significantly over time.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
graduallyeventuallyprogressivelyin timethrough time
Antonyms
immediatelyinstantlysuddenly
Related
meanwhileduringthroughoutextended hoursextra time
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