1. (n.)time the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
52. time to suspend progress temporarily, as to await developments; fail to advance.
53. time to move the feet alternately as in marching, but without advancing.
54. time at the specified time; punctually.
55. time to be paid for within a designated period of time, as in installments.
Definition of 'time'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)time, clip an instance or singleoccasion for some event "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip"
2. (noun)time 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"
3. (noun)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"
4. (noun)time a suitable moment "it is time to go"
10. (verb)prison term, sentence, time 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"
12. (verb)time assign a time for an activity or event "The candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene"
13. (verb)time set the speed, duration, or execution of "we time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely"
14. (verb)time regulate or set the time of "time the clock"
15. (verb)time 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"
1. (noun)time the entity measured in years, days, hours, minutes, seconds, etc. the relationship between time and space; Time seemed to pass slowly.
2. time over time in a gradual way Over time the problems got better.
3. time a particularmoment in the day, measured on the clock What time is it?; What time should we meet?; It'll be time to leave soon.; Is it time for lunch yet?
4. time tell time/tell the time to read the time on a clock or watch She's learning to tell time.
5. time a length of time for doing sth How much time do you need to finish?; Do you have time to help me with this?; It seemed to take them a long time to get back.
6. time a particularperiod in history or in sb's life I was still single at that time.; around the time of World War II; in times of economic hardship
7. time at one time at a time in the past At one time, we were worried he would kill himself.
8. time an occasion on which sth happens or is done This is the first time we've eaten here.; The last few times I saw her she was fine.; You need to choose the right time to ask him.; We've had a great time at the fireworks.
9. time how long sb takes to finish a race determined to improve his time in the 100m
10. time (it's) about time indicates you think sth should have happened sooner It's about time they fixed the pool.
11. time all the time continuously The whole time I was talking, he was looking at his cellphone.
12. time often She goes to their house all the time.
13. time at all times without stopping There is a guard on duty at all times.
14. time one/two/five etc. at a time indicates how many of sth on each occasion You're allowed into the room two at a time.
15. time at times sometimes, occasionally At times, it felt like the rain would never end.
16. time for the time being at this time, but not for ever We'll use this box as a table for the time being.
17. time from time to time sometimes, occasionally From time to time, a new guest would arrive.
18. time in no time very quickly or very soon If we drive, we'll be there in no time.
19. time in time early enough We got home in time to watch the race on TV.; He didn't get there in time for the meeting.; We got into the elevator just in time.
20. time after a period of time In time, life without him became easier.
21. time on time not late Make sure you're on time.
22. time take your time to not rush Take your time while you're learning.
23. time time after time/time and again repeatedly Time after time, the wolves came back.
24. (verb)time to use a watch, clock, etc. to see how long sth lasts You run and I'll time you.
25. time to make sth happen at a particulartime They timed the event to coincide with the company's 20th anniversary.
2. (noun)time a particularperiod or part of duration, whether past, present, or future; a point or portion of duration; as, the time was, or has been; the time is, or will be
10. (noun)time the measured duration of sounds; measure; tempo; rate of movement; rhythmical division; as, common or triple time; the musician keeps good time
11. (verb)time to appoint the time for; to bring, begin, or perform at the proper season or time; as, he timed his appearance rightly
12. (verb)time to regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement
13. (verb)time to ascertain or record the time, duration, or rate of; as, to time the speed of horses, or hours for workmen
14. (verb)time to measure, as in music or harmony
15. (verb)time to keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time
16. (verb)time to pass time; to delay
Definitions of 'time'
The Roycroft Dictionary
time 1. The press-agent of genius.
2. An eternal guest that banquets on our ideals and bodies.
3. In the theater of the gods a moving-picture film that reproduces the cosmic comedy.
4. A metaphysical entity that made the Ingersoll watch a physical possibility.
5. A loafer playing at tenpins.
6. An illusion--to orators.
7. The solvent and the dissolver of all. (Time was anciently symbolized by Kronos; today it is symbolized by the mystical syllables, So-Much-Per. The word has also undergone strange etymological changes. Anciently, time was singular, but since the advent of the Unions, we have "time and a third," "double time," etc.)
Definition of 'time'
U.S. National Library of Medicine
1. time The dimension of the physical universe which, at a given place, orders the sequence of events. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)