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/tɑem/ · tim·e
noun
- The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events. Time stops for nobody.
- A duration of time. The concert lasted for three hours of time.
- An instant of time. At this time, the store is closed.
verb
- To measure or record the time, duration, or rate of. I used a stopwatch to time myself running around the block.
- To choose when something begins or how long it lasts. The President timed his speech badly, coinciding with the Super Bowl.
- To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time. The orchestra timed their performance perfectly.
interjection
- Reminder by the umpire for the players to continue playing after their pause. Time! Let's get back to the game.
- The umpire's call in prizefights, etc. Time! The bell is about to ring.
- A call by a bartender to warn patrons that the establishment is closing and no more drinks will be served. Time, folks! We're closing up shop.
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Did you know? The word 'time' has been used in various forms since ancient civilizations, with the earliest recorded use dating back to around 450 BCE in ancient Greece.