time
The way we measure how things happen from the past to now and into the future.
The continuous, measurable progression of existence and events from the past through the present to the future.
A certain moment when something happens.
A particular moment or period during which something occurs.
The planned part of the day when something will happen.
A set or agreed period when something is arranged to happen.
A special period in life when something happens to you.
A period or occasion characterized by a particular quality or experience in someone's life.
To check how long something takes using a clock or timer.
To measure or record the amount of time taken by an event, action, or process.
- Base: time
- Plural: time, times
- Base: time
- 3rd Person Singular: times
- Present Participle: timing
- Past: timed
in time
1Before it’s too late
Soon enough to be successful or avoid being late.
- We got to the airport just in time for our flight.
- He finished his project in time to submit it.
run out of time
1Have no more available duration
To have no more minutes or hours left to finish something.
- We ran out of time before we could finish the test.
- They ran out of time to complete the project.
take your time
1Do without hurrying
Do something slowly and carefully without hurry.
- Take your time reading the contract before you sign it.
- No need to rush—take your time.
kill time
1Do something to pass time while waiting
Do something so that time passes while you wait for something else.
- We went for coffee to kill time before the concert.
- She read a magazine to kill time at the airport.
kill time
2Do things while waiting
To do something not important while you wait for another event.
- We played cards to kill time before dinner.
- He read a magazine to kill some time at the airport.
on time
1At the scheduled moment
At exactly the planned or right moment; not late.
- The train arrived on time despite the rain.
- She always pays her bills on time.
on time
2happening as planned or scheduled
At the planned or correct time; not late.
- The train arrived on time.
- Please be on time for the meeting.