Synonyms: time
Definition: the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
Similar words: attribute
Definition: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
Definition: rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
Similar words: rhythmicity
Definition: the rhythmic property imparted by the accents and relative durations of notes in a piece of music
Synonyms: time
Definition: a person's experience on a particular occasion
Usage: he had a time holding back the tears; they had a good time together
Similar words: experience
Definition: an event as apprehended
Usage: a surprising experience; that painful experience certainly got our attention
Definition: an instance or single occasion for some event
Usage: this time he succeeded; he called four times; he could do ten at a clip
Similar words: example, case, instance
Definition: an occurrence of something
Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Synonyms: time
Definition: an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
Usage: he waited a long time; the time of year for planting; he was a great actor in his time
Similar words: time period, period, period of time
Definition: an amount of time
Usage: a time period of 30 years; hastened the period of time of his recovery; Picasso's blue period
Synonyms: clock time, time
Definition: a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
Usage: do you know what time it is?; the time is 10 o'clock
Similar words: reading, meter reading, indication
Definition: a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
Usage: he could not believe the meter reading; the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
Synonyms: time, fourth dimension
Definition: the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event
Similar words: dimension
Definition: the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
Synonyms: time, prison term, sentence
Definition: the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
Usage: he served a prison term of 15 months; his sentence was 5 to 10 years; he is doing time in the county jail
Similar words: term
Definition: a limited period of time
Usage: a prison term; he left school before the end of term
Synonyms: time
Definition: a suitable moment
Usage: it is time to go
Similar words: minute, moment, second, instant
Definition: a particular point in time
Usage: the moment he arrived the party began
Synonyms: time
Definition: a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
Usage: take time to smell the roses; I didn't have time to finish; it took more than half my time
Similar words: time period, period, period of time
Definition: an amount of time
Usage: a time period of 30 years; hastened the period of time of his recovery; Picasso's blue period
Synonyms: time
Definition: adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
Usage: The good player times his swing so as to hit the ball squarely
Similar words: adjust, correct, set
Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels
Synonyms: time
Definition: regulate or set the time of
Usage: time the clock
Similar words: adjust, correct, set
Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels
Definition: measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
Usage: he clocked the runners
Similar words: measure, quantify
Definition: express as a number or measure or quantity
Usage: Can you quantify your results?
Synonyms: time
Definition: assign a time for an activity or event
Usage: The candidate carefully timed his appearance at the disaster scene
Similar words: schedule
Definition: plan for an activity or event
Usage: I've scheduled a concert next week
Synonyms: time
Definition: set the speed, duration, or execution of
Usage: we time the process to manufacture our cars very precisely
Similar words: influence, determine, regulate, mold, shape
Definition: shape or influence; give direction to
Usage: experience often determines ability; mold public opinion