Time

at an earlier time

Guests must submit dietary requests beforehand.

referring to an event or occurrence that is about to happen very soon

The company's CEO promised that forthcoming changes would lead to improved efficiency.

in the order in which events, actions, or items occurred, following a timeline or sequence

The events in the history book are presented chronologically.

for an unspecified period of time

The event has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances.

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path.

without a fixed schedule or pattern

I like to visit my hometown from time to time to catch up with old friends.

at the appropriate or expected time, without rushing or delay

The details of the project will be revealed to the team in due course.

continuing the whole year

She embarked on a yearlong journey around the world to explore different cultures.

a very brief period of time

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

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

He struggles to spell the word "restaurant" correctly.

one of the main sections of a book, with a particular number and title

She eagerly read the first chapter of the novel to get a sense of the story.

the time after sun sets that is not yet completely dark

As the sky turned a deep shade of orange, signaling the onset of dusk, the city's lights began to flicker on, casting a warm glow over the streets.

time that is endless

Gazing up at the starry night sky, he felt as though he could get lost in the vastness of eternity.

the middle part of summer when it is hottest

The joyous celebrations of midsummer echoed through the quaint village, where families gathered to revel in the warmth of the season.

the middle part of winter when it is coldest

As midwinter descended upon the land, the trees stood bare against the gray sky, their branches etched in delicate patterns of frost.

either of the two times of the year when the sun reaches its farthest or closest distance from the equator

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, a time when darkness holds sway over the land and the world seems to stand still.

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.

a year in every four years that has 366 days instead of 365

2020 was a leap year, so it had 366 days instead of the usual 365.

done or happening every other time

The committee meets on alternative Thursdays to discuss budget updates.

happening repeatedly or continuously in an annoying or problematic way

The continual noise from the construction site disrupted the neighborhood's peace.

continuously happening one after another

He scored three consecutive goals in the match, leading his team to victory.

happening one after another, in an uninterrupted sequence

The successive waves of immigrants enriched the cultural tapestry of the city.

continuing or existing forever

Love is often described as an eternal bond that transcends time and space.

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.

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

With tensions escalating between the two countries, war seemed imminent.

continuing for too long

The meeting was unnecessarily lengthy, dragging on for hours without reaching any conclusive decisions.

happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

She enjoys the occasional glass of wine with dinner.

likely to become a reality in the future

The prospective merger between the two companies has generated a lot of interest in the business community.

taking place at precisely the same time

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

referring to the second of two things mentioned

n the debate between the two proposals, the latter argument was more compelling.

on every night

They take a stroll in the garden nightly.

after every twelve months

He gets his car serviced yearly.

happening the whole year

The resort offers year-round activities, including skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.

a mutually agreed delay in the deadline for completing a task or paying a debt

The contractor requested an extension for finishing the project.

non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night

The customer service hotline operates around the clock to assist customers at any time.

a point in time when something begins or is started

Down from the get-go, there was no question about his ability.

having persisted or existed for a significant amount of time

Their longstanding friendship began in elementary school and has endured through all the ups and downs of life.

(of a thing) having existed or been in use for a significant period of time

Our family's longtime tradition of gathering every Sunday remains intact.

used to refer to a date that is after the birth of Jesus Christ

The ancient city was founded in 753 BC and later became a significant hub during the Roman Empire, enduring until AD 476.

used when something happens almost at the same time as another

He praises her talent, but in the same breath, he criticizes her lack of experience.

marking the years before Christ's supposed birth

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia flourished around 3000 BC.

the time period beginning with the traditionally recognized year of Christ's birth, used as a secular alternative to Anno Domini

The Renaissance occurred in the 14th century of the Common Era.