time away — a period of absence from work, duties, or usual activities for rest or vacation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of absence from work, duties, or usual activities for rest or vacation
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪm əˈweɪ/
Example Sentences
- My boss finally approved my time away, so I'm going to sleep for three days straight!
- She spent her time away learning to cook, but somehow burned water.
- The team decided to take time away for a retreat in the mountains.
time away
NOUN[/taɪm əˈweɪ/]
a period of absence from work, duties, or usual activities for rest or vacation
💡 Concept
a period of absence from work, duties, or usual activities for rest or vacation
🎵 Rhyme
Time away brings the perfect day to play!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/taɪm əˈweɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/taɪm əˈweɪ/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
awaystayplayday
away
stay
play
day
🔗Collocations
take time away
need time away
time away from work
enjoy time away
quality time away
time away together
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My boss finally approved my time away, so I'm going to sleep for three days straight!”
😄 Fun example
“She spent her time away learning to cook, but somehow burned water.”
“The team decided to take time away for a retreat in the mountains.”
“After months of overtime, I desperately need time away from this project.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
vacationbreakleaverestgetaway
Antonyms
work timeduty hoursbusy period
Related
holidaysabbaticalretreatdowntimerespite
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