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time difference — The difference in time between two different time zones or locations

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The difference in time between two different time zones or locations

Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪm ˈdɪfərəns/

Example Sentences

  • I always call my mom at the wrong time because I forget about the time difference.
  • The meeting was scheduled considering the time difference between all participants.
  • My sleep schedule is completely messed up due to the time difference after my trip to Europe.

time difference

NOUN

[/taɪm ˈdɪfərəns/]

The difference in time between two different time zones or locations

time difference — The difference in time between two different time zones or locations (concept illustration)
💡 Concept
Time difference challenges his preference despite every reference!
🎵 Rhyme

Time difference challenges his preference despite every reference!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/taɪm ˈdɪfərəns/
🇬🇧 UK/taɪm ˈdɪfərəns/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

preferencereferencedeference
preference
reference
deference

🔗Collocations

time difference between
significant time difference
overcome time difference
due to time difference
adjust to time difference
calculate time difference

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“I always call my mom at the wrong time because I forget about the time difference.”

“The meeting was scheduled considering the time difference between all participants.”

“My sleep schedule is completely messed up due to the time difference after my trip to Europe.”

😄 Fun example

“He proposed to her via video call, forgetting the 12-hour time difference - she was having breakfast while he was having dinner!”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

time zone differencetime gaptemporal differencejet lag

Antonyms

same timesynchronized time

Related

time zonejet lagGMTdaylight saving timeinternational date line

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