Time Definition
time
noun
- an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip"
- a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something; "take time to smell the roses"; "I didn't have time to finish"; "it took more than half my time"
- an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); "he waited a long time"; "the time of year for planting"; "he was a great actor in his time"
- a suitable moment; "it is time to go"
- the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
- a person's experience on a particular occasion; "he had a time holding back the tears"; "they had a good time together"
- a reading of a point in time as given by a clock; "do you know what time it is?"; "the time is 10 o'clock"
- the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
- rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
- the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned; "he served a prison term of 15 months"; "his sentence was 5 to 10 years"; "he is doing time in the county jail"
verb
- measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time; "he clocked the runners"
- assign a time for an activity or event; "The candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene"
- set the speed, duration, or execution of; "we time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely"
- regulate or set the time of; "time the clock"
- adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time; "The good player times his swing so as to hit the ball squarely"
"Time" in song lyrics
See how time is used in real songs:
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"Lets get it on every time"
10sion — Let's Get it On -
"So if you willin' you wit it then we can spend time"
10sion — Let's Get it On -
"I'll spend a little bit a time"
10sion — Let's Get it On
Words that rhyme with time
Usage tips for "time"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "time" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for time to find words that pair well.