Adjectives of Time

the time that has passed

I learned a lot from the mistakes I made in the past.

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

She's excited about her future at the new job.

currently happening

The construction of the new bridge is underway and expected to be completed next year.

something that is rightfully owed or deserved by someone

After years of hard work, he finally received the recognition that was his due.

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

The company experienced gradual growth over the past decade.

during a single night

The flowers bloomed overnight, transforming the garden.

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

The zoo had a special exhibit featuring nocturnal animals, with dim lighting to mimic their natural environment.

happening at exactly the best time possible

The timely arrival of the ambulance saved the injured hiker's life.

happening at the end of a process or a particular period of time

After years of hard work and dedication, he finally achieved his eventual goal of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

The twins were delivered at 30 weeks, making them moderately premature.

taking place at precisely the same time

The two teams scored simultaneous goals, resulting in a tie game.

‌not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe

The bill payment is overdue, and late fees may apply.

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

An interim report was submitted to provide preliminary findings before the full research study was complete.

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

The historical events were presented in chronological order.

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the postwar period.