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time

/tɑem/
Meanings
  • noun

    The continuous passage of existence and events that occurs in the world or in a particular context.

  • noun

    A point or period in history, as measured by calendars.

Pronunciation
  1. /tɑem/



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  2. /taɪm/



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Synonyms

set , clock
Rhymes
Words rhyming with time
crime , clime , prime , dime , sublime
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. time (English) : noun, the continuance of existence and events in the present.

  2. time (English) : noun, a non-past tense of the verb 'to time'.

  3. time (English) : noun, a period considered as the point or period at which something is done, is taken, or happens.

  4. time (English) : noun, a particular or definite point in time.

  5. time (English) : noun, a period or duration.

  6. time (English) : verb, measure or determine the time or duration of something.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. time (English) : noun, the continuance of existence and events in the present.

  2. time (English) : noun, a non-past tense of the verb 'to time'.

  3. time (English) : noun, a period considered as the point or period at which something is done, is taken, or happens.

  4. time (English) : noun, a particular or definite point in time.

  5. time (English) : noun, a period or duration.

  6. time (English) : verb, measure or determine the time or duration of something.

Variants
List of all variants of time that leads to same result
at the same time , at times , for the time being , from time to time , in no time , in time , on time , time , time and again , times , timed , timing , time and a half , time and a halfs , time bomb , time bombs , time capsule , time capsules , time card , time cards , time chart , time charts , time clock , time clocks , time-consuming
Forms
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present: times, past: timed, past participle: timed, past tense: timed, past perfect: have timed, past perfect participle: been timed.

Etymology
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From Old English 'tima' or 'tempa' meaning 'a season, point of time'.

Trivia
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  1. There are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and 24 hours in a day.

  2. The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice, and the shortest day is called the winter solstice.

  3. The first clock was invented in 130 BC by the Greek engineer Andronicus of Cyrrhus.

  4. The longest recorded human lifespan is 122 years and 164 days, which was lived by Jeanne Calment of France.

Related Concepts
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  1. calendar: A system for recording, organizing, and marking the passage of time. Calendars can be solar, lunar, or lunisolar, and have been used by various cultures throughout history.

  2. clock: A device for measuring and keeping track of time. Clocks have been used since ancient times, and have taken various forms, from sundials and water clocks to mechanical and digital clocks.

  3. chronology: The study of the order and relative positions in time of past events. Chronology is used to establish the sequence of historical events, and to determine the dates and durations of various periods in history.

  4. time travel: The concept of moving between different points in time, either forward or backward. Time travel is a popular theme in science fiction, and has been explored in various forms, from time machines to wormholes and parallel universes.

Culture
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Time has been a significant concept throughout history and across various cultures. It has been depicted in art, literature, and music, and has been used as a symbol of various concepts such as change, continuity, and cycles. In many cultures, time is considered to be cyclical, with the repetition of seasons and natural phenomena.

How to Memorize "time"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sand hourglass, with sand flowing from the upper chamber to the lower one. Visualize the grains of sand slowly falling, one by one, representing the passage of time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'time' with the image of a clock face, with the hands moving around the clock to represent the passing of hours, minutes, and seconds.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the notes in the treble clef: E, G, B, D, F, A, C.

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