Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with time in American Collocation
time
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/taɪm/
use time
pass
spend
use
waste
I have spent a lot of time in his company.
use less time
reduce
save
We can show you how to save time and money.
have enough time to do something
find
get
have
leave
Will you be able to find time to have a coffee with us?
I didn’t have time to talk to him.
need time
need
require
This will require time and energy.
make time available for a purpose
allocate
allow
devote
divide
give
invest
set aside
The deadline allows time for a full consultation.
She divides her time between teaching and research.