Synonyms for

Timer

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

Definition

a device that measures or records the amount of time taken for something to happen or for a particular process to be completed.

Synonyms & similar words

timekeeper chronometer clock stopwatch meter timekeeper watch hourglass countdown timepiece chronograph timepiece timetable schedule agenda calendar planner

Synonyms by register

Formal

chronometer intervalometer stopwatch

Informal

clock watch egg timer kitchen timer

Literary

timekeeper celestial clock

Antonyms

accelerator expediter quickener hurrier

Common collocations

  • set a timer
  • start the timer
  • stop the timer
  • reset the timer
  • kitchen timer
  • egg timer
  • digital timer
  • countdown timer

Word family

noun timer
verb time
adjective timed

Usage note

A 'timer' is a device that measures or indicates time. It is often used in specific contexts like cooking or sports. Avoid using 'timer' for a general clock.

Example sentences

  1. I used the timer on my phone to time my run today.
  2. The timer on the oven beeped to let us know the cake was finished baking.
  3. I set the timer for 15 minutes to remind myself to take a break from studying.
  4. The timer on the game showed that it took me 2 minutes to complete the level.
  5. My dad gave me a timer to help me manage my time better.

Quotes

  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.' - Lao Tzu
  • Time and tide wait for no man. - Geoffrey Chaucer
  • Lost time is never found again. - Benjamin Franklin

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