Meaning & use
time
The continuous, measurable progression of existence, marked by past, present, and future events.
See it in a sentence
Scientists still debate whether time can be considered truly linear.
We ran out of time before finishing the last two questions.
A note on using this word
"Time" also refers to a specific point, such as "what time is it," a distinct sense from its meaning as an ongoing dimension.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A particular point indicated by a clock, such as an hour of the day.
Could you tell me what time the museum opens on Sundays?
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