Lingo

Time

30 Words

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age
1.
age
Noun

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

Age is just a number; it doesn't define your capabilities.

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calendar
2.
ca
len
dar
Noun

a page or set of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, especially one put on a wall

I have a beautiful calendar in my kitchen that shows images of different landscapes.

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schedule
3.
sche
dule
Verb

to set a specific time to do something or make an event happen

He scheduled his doctor's appointment for next week.

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era
4.
e
ra
Noun

a period of history marked by particular features or events

The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the beginning of a new era in European politics.

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fortnight
5.
fort
night
Noun

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

She planned her vacation to start in a fortnight, giving her time to prepare.

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millennium
6.
mi
lle
nnium
Noun

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations.

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time zone
7.
time zone
Noun

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

The conference call was scheduled to accommodate participants in different time zones.

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(about|high) time
Phrase

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

It's about time you start taking your health seriously and prioritize exercise.

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local time
9.
local time
Noun

the standard time measured in a specific region

He set his watch to local time after arriving in the new country.

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chronometer
10.
chro
no
me
ter
Noun

a timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea

The chronometer's accuracy was tested regularly to maintain its reliability for professional use.

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hourglass
11.
hourglass
Noun

a glass container with two parts that measures every sixty minutes using the sand flow from the upper to the lower part

She flipped the hourglass to start the 30-minute countdown for her cooking task.

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pendulum clock
Noun

a type of clock that works using a swinging weight at the end of a straight line

The antique pendulum clock chimed every hour, marking the passage of time in the living room.

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stopwatch
13.
stop
watch
Noun

a watch with a button to stop and start time, used in sport events

The coach used a stopwatch to time each runner during the track practice.

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sundial
14.
sun
dial
Noun

an instrument used in the past to tell the time using the shadow made by a metal piece on a flat stone

The sundial in the garden provided a charming and old-fashioned way to keep track of the time.

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twilight
15.
twi
light
Noun

the time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon

The colors of the sky during twilight were breathtaking, blending shades of orange and purple.

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late
ness
Noun

the fact or quality of arriving, happening, or being done after the usual or expected time

Her lateness to the meeting was noted, and she apologized for the delay.

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chronological
17.
chro
no
lo
gi
cal
Adjective

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

The historical events were presented in chronological order.

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instant
18.
ins
tant
Noun

a very brief period of time

For an instant, she thought she saw someone standing in the shadows.

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for the moment
19.
for the moment
Adverb

at the present time, with the understanding that the current situation or decision may be changed in the near future

We have enough supplies for the moment, but we'll need to restock soon.

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lately
20.
late
ly
Adverb

in the recent period of time

I've been feeling tired lately.

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day-to-day
21.
day
to
day
Adjective

taking place or done each day

She manages the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

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annual
22.
a
nnual
Adjective

happening, done, or made once every year

They celebrated their annual family reunion in the summer.

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annually
23.
a
nnua
lly
Adverb

in a way that happens once every year

The insurance premium is paid annually.

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monthly
24.
month
ly
Noun

a magazine or periodical that gets published once every month

She subscribes to a monthly that covers the latest trends in fashion.

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weekly
25.
week
ly
Adverb

after every seven days

I used to update my social media accounts weekly.

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momentarily
26.
mo
men
ta
ri
ly
Adverb

very soon

The train is expected to arrive momentarily, so passengers should prepare to board.

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now and again
27.
now and again
Phrase

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

They visit their hometown now and again.

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(every|) now and then
Phrase

on irregular but not rare occasions

She enjoys a dessert now and then.

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overtime
29.
o
ver
time
Noun

the extra hours a person works at their job

Due to the deadline, the team put in several hours of overtime.

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later on
30.
later on
Adverb

after the time mentioned or in the future

I'll finish the task later on, after I take a break.

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