time

noun

ˈtīm How to pronounce time (audio)
Definition of timenext
1
as in moment
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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2
as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army

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3
as in day
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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4
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress how much time will the project take?

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Recent Examples of time In 2003, in his first winter as owner, Moreno signed the best position player on the free-agent market in Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero and the best pitcher on the market in four-time All-Star Bartolo Colon. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Joe Moorhead’s Zips went into the final four games of the 2025 season with a 2-6 mark and needing to win out in order to attain bowl eligibly for the first time since 2017. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Jonah Heim belted a grand slam and had a career-high six RBI for the Athletics, who lost for the 11th time in 14 games. — Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
  1. moment
  2. experience
  3. day
  4. duration
  5. occasion
  6. adventure
  7. period
  8. life
Noun
  • Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • Steinbach is essentially a walking double-double and should only improve with more confidence and experience.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • While technical climbing experience isn’t mandatory to reach the summit, the mountain is also not to be trifled with.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of experience
Noun
  • But, over the past several weeks, 200 million barrels of oil came out of the strait — adding 17 days of supply, according to Lipow Oil Associates.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Compared to 35-mm projection, the shutter of the GT projector stays open for a slightly greater duration, allowing the light from two powerful xenon short-arc lamps to shine through the film for longer to produce brighter images.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • Long-duration experiments involving molten salt are incredibly rare.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of duration
Noun
  • For the special occasion, Stone dazzled in what appeared to be either a strapless or a one-shoulder gown, per a photo obtained by E!
    — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Next up is a mouthwatering quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka, a Wimbledon occasion that will hopefully be worth the wait.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of occasion
Noun
  • Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Hazem Mastouri’s goal prompted a bit more adventure but Ronald Koeman’s side were simply better and scored a third as Tunisia suffered a third straight defeat.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • Higher energy costs during the war in Iran have helped lift China out of one of its longest periods of deflation, as the nation struggles with industrial overcapacity and sluggish domestic demand.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • After a prolonged period of sluggish performance in the luxury sector, investors will need to be patient a little longer.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of period
Noun
  • On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of life

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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