time

A1
Pronunciation
/tɑem/
/taɪm/
/taɪm/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

Example Sentences
  • Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time
2 Definition

A duration of time.

3 Definition

An instant of time.

4 Definition

The measurement under some system of region of day or moment.

Example Sentences
  • Let's synchronize our watches so we're not on different time.
5 Definition

Ratio of comparison.

Example Sentences
  • your car runs three times faster than mine;  that is four times as heavy as this
6 Definition

(grammar) Tense.

Example Sentences
  • the time of a verb
7 Definition

The measured duration of sounds; measure; tempo; rate of movement; rhythmical division.

Example Sentences
  • common or triple time;   the musician keeps good time.
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To measure or record the time, duration, or rate of.

Example Sentences
  • I used a stopwatch to time myself running around the block.
2 Definition

To choose when something begins or how long it lasts.

Example Sentences
  • The President timed his speech badly, coinciding with the Super Bowl.
3 Definition

To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time.

4 Definition

To pass time; to delay.

5 Definition

To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.

6 Definition

To measure, as in music or harmony.

Interjection
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Reminder by the umpire for the players to continue playing after their pause.

2 Definition

The umpire's call in prizefights, etc.

3 Definition

A call by a bartender to warn patrons that the establishment is closing and no more drinks will be served.