tempus

/ˈtɛmpʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

a period of time, especially a long or indefinite time

“She had a lot of time to think, and in that tempus of solitude, she made a difficult decision.”

2. noun

in ancient Rome, a unit of time, especially a short period

“The festival took place over several tempus, with many events and activities to enjoy.”

3. adverb

in a great hurry; quickly

“I had to tempus to catch my flight, so I rushed through the airport.”

Synonyms

  • era
  • period
  • time

Antonyms

  • eternity
  • permanence