English · Numbers & Time
time
/taɪm/
[/taɪm/]
passing of moments
Beginnernoun
Definition
Time is the ongoing passing of past, present, and future, measured in hours and days.
Example
She glanced at the clock and realized there was barely enough time to catch the bus.
She glanced at the clock and realized there was barely enough time to catch the bus.
Etymology
From Old English 'tima' (period, occasion), related to 'tide'.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common English nouns, used in countless idioms.