time

[taɪm]

Definition:
1. What is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
2. The time shown on a clock in minutes and hours.
3. A suitable moment.

Use 'time' in a sentence:

• 1. We finished 15 minutes ahead of time.
• 2. Over time, though, Watson's views gained in popularity.
• 3. I didn't have any time to grieve.
• 4. They offer 70 hours' standby time, 2hr. 50min. talk time, and 15 ring tones.
• 5. We're talking megabucks this time.
• 6. She leaves the lights on all the time.
• 7. I won't encroach on your time any longer.
• 8. Mercifully, everyone arrived on time.
• 9. I hadn't had any time to acclimatize myself.
• 10. I'm nearly 31 and it's about time I had something to show for my time in my job.
• 11. It's about time you sorted out your finances.
• 12. We killed time playing cards.
• 13. I don't have much free time.
• 14. Liz works part-time from 10 till 2.
• 15. At half-time the teams change ends.
• 16. Time may also be wasted in purposeless meetings.
• 17. She wouldn't be fobbed off this time.
• 18. The rocks have eroded away over time.
• 19. Time how long it takes you to answer the questions.
• 20. United were trailing 2–0 at half-time.
• 21. All these changes happened over a period of time.
• 22. He passed the time chatting with fellow travellers.
• 23. She spends a lot of time rearing animals.
• 24. The teams changed ends at half-time.
• 25. I lived in Egypt for a time.
• 26. What's the time, by the way?
• 27. I mustn't trespass on your time any longer.
• 28. United were 3–1 up at half-time.
• 29. Time spent on reconnaissance is seldom wasted.
• 30. He was penalized for time-wasting.
• 31. We have to set a time limit for the work.
• 32. What's the right time?
• 33. It was time to put their suggestion into practice.
• 34. It's time to go now.
• 35. It wasn't so good as last time.
• 36. She's looking for a part-time job.
• 37. It's time to put our plan into operation.
• 38. Now is a good time to buy a house.
• 39. I won't take up any more of your time.
• 40. Do it now please ─ not in three hours' time.
• 41. Do it yourself ─ I don't have time.
• 42. Look at the time! We'll be late.
• 43. Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
• 44. We do not have any more information at the present time.
• 45. I need time to get my wind back after that run.
• 46. Deirdre works full-time.
• 47. A week off would give him time for reflection.
• 48. By the time you get there the meeting will be over.
• 49. We have 20 part-time members of staff.
• 50. This will be a problem for some time to come.
• 51. It's a waste of time and energy.
• 52. The work must be completed within a certain time limit.
• 53. The problem is to get it all done in the time available.
• 54. The problem is getting it all done in the time available.
• 55. It was the first time they had ever met.
• 56. By that time I had lost interest in the idea.
• 57. Finding a cure requires considerable time and effort.
• 58. You've grown since the last time I saw you!
• 59. There isn't nearly enough time to get there now.
• 60. I'm sure you'll grow to like her in time.