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Topic: Time

opportunely

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnli/

KK: /ˈɑːpərˌtunli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is suitable or beneficial at a specific time.

Example: She arrived at the meeting opportunely, just as the discussion was starting.

outlast

IPA: /aʊtˈlæst/

KK: /aʊtˈlæst/

transitive verb

Definition: To continue to exist or endure longer than someone or something else.

Example: She managed to outlast all her competitors in the race.

outset

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

KK: /aʊtˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: The very beginning or start of something.

Example: At the outset of the project, we set clear goals.

outwait

IPA: /aʊtˈweɪt/

KK: /aʊtˈweɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To wait longer than someone or something else, often to achieve a goal or to see what happens next.

Example: I decided to outwait the storm before heading out.

overdue

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌduː/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdu/

adjective

Definition: Something that should have happened or been paid earlier than it actually is.

Example: The library charged me a fee for my overdue book.

overlate

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌleɪt/

KK: /oʊvərleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively delayed or not on time.

Example: The train was overlate, causing many passengers to miss their connections.

overnight

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌnaɪt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌnaɪt/

adverb

Definition: For the duration of one night; happening or being done in a single night.

Example: We decided to stay at the hotel overnight during our road trip.

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay or spend the night in a place, usually away from home.

Example: We decided to overnight at the hotel during our road trip.

noun

Definition: A stay or trip that lasts for one night.

Example: We booked an overnight at the hotel during our road trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To send something by mail or another delivery service so that it arrives the next day.

Example: I will overnight the package to you so you receive it by tomorrow.

overplanned

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌplænd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌplænd/

adjective

Definition: Planned in too much detail or with too many arrangements, often leading to complications or problems.

Example: The event was overplanned, causing confusion among the guests.

oversleep

IPA: /oʊvərˈslip/

KK: /oʊvərˈslip/

transitive verb

Definition: To sleep longer than intended, causing someone to miss a scheduled time or event.

Example: I overslept and missed my morning class.

passado

IPA: //pæˈsɑːdoʊ//

KK: /pæˈsɑːdoʊ/

noun

Definition: A specific movement in fencing where the sword is pushed forward while stepping forward with one foot.

Example: The fencer executed a perfect passado to score a point against his opponent.

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