Англійська

time

gb/tˈaɪm/ us/tˈaɪm/
A1 Англійська
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Значення
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Іменник A1 entity
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Ongoing passing of moments

The way we measure how things happen from the past to now and into the future.

Модель уживання: [something] takes [amount of] time
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'time' with 'weather' because in some languages the same word is used for both.
Синоніми
duration (Refers to the length of time something lasts, not the general concept of time itself.)
Антоніми
timelessness (The absence of measurable time or change.)
Словосполучення
spend time |save time |waste time |pass time |measure time
Теми
daily life |science |time |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • Time seemed to pass slowly during the long meeting.
  • We measure time in seconds, minutes, and hours.
  • Time moves forward whether we like it or not.
Навчальні приклади
  • Time goes fast when you are happy.
  • We use a clock to tell the time.
  • Time passes every day.
Іменник A1 entity
2

Specific point or period

A certain moment when something happens.

Модель уживання: at [a/the] time
Синоніми
moment (A very short or specific point in time.)
Антоніми
eternity (An infinite amount of time; no specific moment.)
Словосполучення
at that time |right time |time of year |time of day
Теми
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • We met for the first time in 2010.
  • This is not the right time to talk about it.
  • At the time, I didn’t understand what she meant.
Навчальні приклади
  • I saw her for the first time yesterday.
  • It is time to go home.
  • We met at that time last year.
Іменник A2 entity
3

Planned period for activity

The planned part of the day when something will happen.

Модель уживання: [someone] has a time for [activity]
Синоніми
appointment (Refers specifically to a planned meeting or arrangement, often formal.)
Антоніми
unscheduled (Without a planned or fixed time.)
Словосполучення
appointment time |meeting time |game time
Теми
daily life |work |time |daily_life
Приклади
  • Our meeting time is 3 p.m. on Monday.
  • The train arrival time is posted on the board.
  • She booked a time for her haircut next week.
Навчальні приклади
  • The bus time is 8 o'clock.
  • My class time is in the morning.
  • We have a set time for lunch.
Іменник A2 entity
4

Occasion or experience period

A special period in life when something happens to you.

Модель уживання: have a [adjective] time
Синоніми
experience (Refers broadly to something that happens to you, not necessarily tied to a specific period.)
Антоніми
misery (An unpleasant or unhappy experience.)
Словосполучення
good time |hard time |fun time
Теми
daily life |emotions |time |daily_life
Приклади
  • We had a great time at the party.
  • He went through a difficult time after losing his job.
  • That was the best time of my life.
Навчальні приклади
  • I had a good time with my friends.
  • She had a hard time at work.
  • It was a fun time for us.
Дієслово B1 action
5

Measure how long something takes

To check how long something takes using a clock or timer.

Модель уживання: to time [something/someone]
Синоніми
clock (Informal term for measuring duration, often in sports contexts.)
Антоніми
guess (To estimate without measuring accurately.)
Словосполучення
time a race |time an experiment
Теми
science |sports |time |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • They timed the runners with a stopwatch.
  • I timed how long it took to boil the pasta.
  • Can you time my speech for me?
Навчальні приклади
  • Please time my run.
  • We timed the game.
  • He timed how long I spoke.
Граматика
Словникова форма
time
IPA
GB/tˈaɪm/
US/tˈaɪm/
Склади й наголос
time (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (time)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: time
  • Plural: time, times
Verb
  • Base: time
  • 3rd Person Singular: times
  • Present Participle: timing
  • Past: timed
Споріднені слова
Forms
times noun timing verb timed verb
Core family
timer noun B1 timely adjective B2
Related words
timetable noun A2 timeline noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
untimely adjective B2
Advanced or less common
timeless adjective B2 timeliness noun C1
Вирази

in time

1
/ˈɪn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

Before it’s too late

Soon enough to be successful or avoid being late.

Приклади
  • We got to the airport just in time for our flight.
  • He finished his project in time to submit it.

run out of time

1
/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv tˈaɪm/
idiom

Have no more available duration

To have no more minutes or hours left to finish something.

Приклади
  • We ran out of time before we could finish the test.
  • They ran out of time to complete the project.

take your time

1
/tˈeɪk jˈʊɹ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

Do without hurrying

Do something slowly and carefully without hurry.

Приклади
  • Take your time reading the contract before you sign it.
  • No need to rush—take your time.

kill time

1
/kˈɪl tˈaɪm/
idiom informal

Do something to pass time while waiting

Do something so that time passes while you wait for something else.

Приклади
  • We went for coffee to kill time before the concert.
  • She read a magazine to kill time at the airport.

kill time

2
/kˈɪl tˈaɪm/
idiom informal

Do things while waiting

To do something not important while you wait for another event.

Приклади
  • We played cards to kill time before dinner.
  • He read a magazine to kill some time at the airport.

on time

1
/ˈɔn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

At the scheduled moment

At exactly the planned or right moment; not late.

Приклади
  • The train arrived on time despite the rain.
  • She always pays her bills on time.

on time

2
/ˈɔn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

happening as planned or scheduled

At the planned or correct time; not late.

Приклади
  • The train arrived on time.
  • Please be on time for the meeting.

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