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Timers

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

Definition

Timers are devices that measure a specific amount of time and alert you when the time is up.

Synonyms & similar words

timekeeper timer clocks stopwatches countdowns alarms chronometers timetables timetellers timepieces timekeepers timings

Synonyms by register

Formal

chronometers recorders apparatuses

Informal

clocks stopwatches gadgets

Literary

timekeepers regulators

Antonyms

unhurried spontaneous unregulated random unplanned uncontrolled

Common collocations

  • set timers
  • kitchen timers
  • egg timers
  • digital timers
  • countdown timers
  • program timers
  • running timers

Word family

noun timer
verb time
adjective timed
adverb timely

Usage note

The word 'timers' refers to devices that measure or record time. It is often used in contexts related to cooking, sports, or scientific experiments.

Example sentences

  1. I need to use the timer to make sure my cookies don't burn.
  2. Can you set the timer for 15 minutes so I don't forget to check on the laundry?
  3. I like to use the timer on my phone when I study to make sure I take breaks.
  4. The timer on my oven is broken so I have to use my phone instead.
  5. I always forget to turn off the timer on my coffee maker and it drives my roommate crazy.

Quotes

  • Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. - William Penn
  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to. - Lao Tzu
  • Lost time is never found again. - Benjamin Franklin

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