time — the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪm/
Example Sentences
- I don't have time to explain why I don't have time!
- What time is it? It's time to learn English!
- Time is money, so I'm really poor in both
time
NOUN[/taɪm/]
the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'tima', which originated from the common ancestor of Germanic languages. It connects to the Indo-European root meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate', reflecting the concept of dividing duration into measurable intervals.
Breakdown
Old English 'tima' (period, season) from Proto-Germanic *timaz, ultimately from the Indo-European root *dem- (to divide, distribute), which conceptually relates to the division of temporal periods.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I don't have time to explain why I don't have time!”
“What time is it? It's time to learn English!”
“Time is money, so I'm really poor in both”
“Please arrive on time for the meeting”
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