time

/taɪm/
adjective
  1. Related to time; showing or measuring time.
    • The time clock records when employees arrive.
    • We need a time machine to go back to the past.
    • The time limit for the test is one hour.
interjection
  1. Used to tell someone that a period of time has ended, especially in a game or activity.
    • The referee called time at the end of the round.
    • Time is up — please stop writing.
    • Time! Put your pencils down.
verb
  1. To measure how long something takes or to choose a specific moment for something.
    • He timed his arrival perfectly to catch the bus.
    • The coach timed each player's sprint.
    • She timed the race with a stopwatch.
  2. To set or adjust something to work at a particular time.
    • She timed the lights to turn on at sunset.
    • The bomb was timed to explode at noon.
    • I need to time the oven so the cake doesn't burn.
noun
  1. The ongoing sequence of events from the past through the present to the future; the system of measuring this.
    • We need more time to finish the project.
    • Scientists study how time works in the universe.
    • Time seems to pass quickly when you're having fun.
  2. A particular point in the day, week, year, etc., shown on a clock or calendar.
    • The meeting is at the same time every Monday.
    • What time does the movie start?
    • She checked the time on her phone.
  3. An amount of time available or needed for something.
    • I spent a lot of time on that assignment.
    • There's no time left to change the plan.
    • Do you have time to help me with this?
  4. A period or occasion in history or in someone's life.
    • We had a wonderful time at the beach.
    • That was the best time of my life.
    • In ancient times, people traveled by horse.
  5. One of a series of repeated actions or occurrences.
    • How many times have you seen that movie?
    • This is the third time I've told you.
    • Each time the bell rings, the class ends.
  6. A system or standard for measuring time, such as a time zone.
    • The flight arrives at 10 PM local time.
    • Daylight saving time starts in March.
    • We are on Eastern Standard Time here.
  7. The rate of speed of a piece of music; tempo or rhythm.
    • The drummer kept perfect time.
    • This song is in 4/4 time.
    • Clap your hands in time with the music.