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Definitions

time

[tahym] / taɪm /
NOUN
temporal length of event or entity's existence, period
Synonyms
STRONGEST
age date day era future generation hour life moment month occasion pace past point present season second space stage term turn week while year
STRONG
allotment bit bout chronology clock continuance duration epoch eternity extent go infinity instance instant interval juncture lastingness lifetime shift span spell stint stretch tempo tide tour
WEAK
life span many a moon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
future past
STRONG
ending
NOUN
opportunity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break chance occasion show
STRONG
heyday opening peak shot squeak
WEAK
look-in

Example Sentences

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It’s an extremely chance meeting, but these kinds of things happen all the time.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It warned that repairing energy facilities damaged in recent attacks is costly and "takes a long time", potentially hitting global oil supplies well into the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“But at the same time, you have to start somewhere, and I’m hoping this can be a positive influence for the community.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A short time later, Trump confirmed the successful mission on Truth Social, writing "WE GOT HIM!"

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Could their future be united, but this time in a good way, joined not by bondage but by loving hearts and shared Mvskoke values?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.