American Dictionary
Definition time in American English
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
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
Differences between American and British English: time
American speakers ask what time it is by asking “What time do you have?” or “Do you have the time?” British speakers ask “Have you got the time?” or “What time do you make it?” In the U.S., if children can read a clock face you say that they can tell time. In the U.K., you say that they can tell the time. In American English, you say the time is “ten of three” or “ten after three.” British speakers say “ten to three” or “ten past three.”
a particular moment during a day, measured on a clock
What time is it?
the time in a particular part of the world
a particular amount of time
She thought about it for a long time.
There have been improvements in the length of time patients have to wait for treatment.
She thoroughly enjoyed her time as manager.
He speaks of his time at the university as a happy one.
When the kids were young it was a particularly hard time.
in the time between the wars
It was a time of tremendous political uncertainty.
an occasion
It was the first time we'd met.
an experience
a moment
a particular point when something happens
It's time we were leaving.
a particular moment that is appropriate or not appropriate for something
Check the temperature two or three times a day.
the time that is available for something
the amount of time that you need for a particular activity
a piece in 6-8 time
not to give attention to someone
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