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TIME

(noun, verb, interj.)
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There are 18 meanings of the word Time.

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Time - as a noun

An instance or single occasion for some event

Example: "This time he succeeded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clip8

A period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something

Example: "Take time to smell the roses"

An indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)

Example: "The time of year for planting"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
period9period of timetime period
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A suitable moment

Example: "It is time to go"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instant7minute8moment10second9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person's experience on a particular occasion

Example: "He had a time holding back the tears"

A reading of a point in time as given by a clock

Example: "Do you know what time it is?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clock time
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indication13meter readingreading9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fourth dimension

Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meter7metre7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rhythmicity27
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The period of time a prisoner is imprisoned

Example: "He served a prison term of 15 months"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prison termsentence10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
term6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Time - as a verb

Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time

Example: "He clocked the runners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clock13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measure9quantify23
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assign a time for an activity or event

Example: "The candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene"

Set the speed, duration, or execution of

Example: "We time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely"

Regulate or set the time of

Example: "Time the clock"

Adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time

Example: "The good player times his swing so as to hit the ball squarely"

Time - as an interjection

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

The umpire's call in prizefights, etc.

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

Example Sentences

"I don't have time to go to the movies tonight."
"It took me a long time to finish the project."
"She's been having a tough time at work lately."
"Let's meet for coffee some other time."
"He needs more time to study for the exam."
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Word Game Points

Is TIME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, time is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TIME has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TIME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, time is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is TIME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, time is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIME has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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