time
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/taɪm/
progress of existence
Etymology
'time' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tīma', where 'tīma' meant 'a period or season'.
'tīma' transformed into the Middle English word 'time', and eventually became the modern English word 'time'.
Initially, it meant 'a period or season', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the indefinite continued progress of existence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
Time flies when you're having fun.
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Noun 2
a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon.
What time is it?
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Verb 1
plan, schedule, or arrange when something should happen or be done.
We need to time our departure to avoid traffic.
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