Synonyms for

Time

Verb / taɪm / Another word for time — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Time refers to a period or duration that is measured or experienced, or the point in time when something happens or occurs.

Synonyms & similar words

clocktime prisonterm metre clock sentence meter clip fourthdimension duration period moment occasion season spell term momentum pace rate rhythm speed tempo clock chronology schedule agenda date deadline appointment

Synonyms by register

Formal

period duration epoch era

Informal

while spell bit age

Literary

aeon moment jiffy

Antonyms

eternity timelessness infinity perpetuity

Common collocations

  • time flies
  • in time
  • on time
  • time will tell
  • waste of time
  • time and again
  • for the time being

Word family

noun time
verb time
adjective timely
adverb timely

Usage note

The word 'time' can refer to the abstract concept of existence or a specific instance/period. Be mindful of context when using synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I need to wake up early because I have to catch the bus on time.
  2. We had a great time at the park.
  3. I lost track of time while reading my book.
  4. It's time for dinner.
  5. I want to learn how to tell time on a clock.

Quotes

  • Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. - Theophrastus
  • Time and tide wait for no man. - Geoffrey Chaucer
  • Time is a created thing. To say “I don’t have time,” is like saying, “I don’t want to.” - Lao Tzu

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