TIME Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word time. (close relations)
Definition of TIME
timer
Best Alternative Words for TIME
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clock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that shows the time of day verb • measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | ||||||||
clip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun • an instance or single occasion for some event • any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together • an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress • the act of clipping or snipping • a sharp slanting blow verb • sever or remove by pinching or snipping • run at a moderately swift pace • attach with a clip • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent | ||||||||
meter | nounn | |||||||
noun • the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) • any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration verb • measure with a meter • stamp with a meter indicating the postage | ||||||||
metre | nounn | |||||||
noun • the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | ||||||||
sentence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed • the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned verb • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
clock time | ||||||||
noun • a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | ||||||||
fourth dimension | nounn | |||||||
noun • the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event | ||||||||
prison term | nounn | |||||||
noun • the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned |