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time

The correct spelling is time.

How to pronounce time

/tɑem/
noun

IPA: /tɑem/

Say it like: Tim-e

The correct spelling is time. The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events. For example: "Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

Usage Examples

Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time

Let's synchronize our watches so we're not on different time.

your car runs three times faster than mine;  that is four times as heavy as this

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
  2. 2.A duration of time.
  3. 3.An instant of time.
  4. 4.The measurement under some system of region of day or moment.
  5. 5.Ratio of comparison.

verb

  1. 1.To measure or record the time, duration, or rate of.
  2. 2.To choose when something begins or how long it lasts.
  3. 3.To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time.
  4. 4.To pass time; to delay.
  5. 5.To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.

interjection

  1. 1.Reminder by the umpire for the players to continue playing after their pause.
  2. 2.The umpire's call in prizefights, etc.
  3. 3.A call by a bartender to warn patrons that the establishment is closing and no more drinks will be served.

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