Definitions

1. noun

A measure of the duration of events, actions, or processes.

“She had very little time to finish the project on time.”

2. noun

A particular stage in a process or sequence of events.

“This is the best time of year to visit the beach.”

3. noun

A period of life or a particular period in a person’s life.

“The best time of my life was during college.”

4. verb

To have or occupy a particular position or time in a sequence or schedule.

“The movie will time perfectly with the sunset.”

5. verb

To synchronize or coordinate something with something else.

“The musicians had to time their performance with the orchestra.”

6. verb

To estimate the duration of something.

“I think it will time about three hours to finish the hike.”

7. preposition

At or during a particular time.

“The meeting is at time when everyone can attend.”

8. adverb

At the right or proper time.

“She is very punctual and always arrives on time.”

9. adverb

Exactly at the specified time.

“The train will arrive on time tomorrow.”

10. adverb

At the most suitable or convenient time.

“It’s time to go home and rest.”