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Topic: Time

timely

IPA: /ˈtaɪmli/

KK: /ˈtaɪmli/

adjective

Definition: Happening at the right time or suitable moment; not late.

Example: The timely arrival of the ambulance saved the patient's life.

adverb

Definition: At a suitable or opportune time; done or occurring at the right moment.

Example: The report was submitted in a timely manner, allowing for a thorough review before the deadline.

timeous

IPA: /ˈtaɪməs/

KK: /ˈtaɪməs/

adjective

Definition: Happening at the right time; prompt or punctual.

Example: The timeous delivery of the package ensured that the event went smoothly.

timeously

IPA: /taɪˈmoʊsli/

KK: /taɪˈmoʊsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is done at the right time or without delay.

Example: She submitted her report timeously to meet the deadline.

timepiece

IPA: /ˈtaɪm.piːs/

KK: /ˈtaɪmˌpis/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure or display time, like a clock or a watch.

Example: He checked his timepiece to see how late it was.

timer

IPA: /ˈtaɪ.mɚ/

KK: /ˈtaɪmɚ/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure and signal the passage of time, often used in cooking or sports to indicate when a specific time has elapsed.

Example: I set the timer for 20 minutes to bake the cake.

times

IPA: /taɪmz/

KK: /taɪmz/

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate multiplication, showing how many times a number is to be added to itself.

Example: Five times two is ten.

timescale

IPA: /ˈtaɪmˌskeɪl/

KK: /taɪmˌskeɪl/

noun

Definition: A way to measure time that shows how long something lasts or when it happens in relation to other events.

Example: The project manager created a detailed timescale to ensure the work was completed on time.

timeserver

IPA: /ˈtaɪmˌsɜːrvər/

KK: /ˈtaɪmˌsɜrvər/

noun

Definition: A person who adjusts their behavior to fit in with others or to please those in authority.

Example: He is often seen as a timeserver, always trying to impress the boss.

timeserving

IPA: //ˈtaɪmˌsɜːrvɪŋ//

KK: /taɪmˈsɜrvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who acts in a way that shows they are only interested in personal gain, often by being insincere or opportunistic.

Example: His timeserving attitude made it hard for others to trust him.

noun

Definition: The act of serving one's own interests or ambitions, often at the expense of others, typically by conforming to what is popular or expected.

Example: His timeserving attitude made it difficult for him to gain the trust of his colleagues.

timetable

IPA: /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/

KK: /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A plan that shows the times when certain events will happen, like when trains or buses arrive and leave.

Example: The train timetable shows all the departure and arrival times for the day.

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