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Topic: Time

datebook

IPA: //ˈdeɪt.bʊk//

KK: /ˈdeɪtˌbʊk/

noun

Definition: A book or planner used to keep track of appointments, events, and important dates.

Example: I always carry my datebook to remember my meetings and deadlines.

dated

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is old-fashioned or no longer in style.

Example: The furniture in that room looks very dated and needs to be replaced.

datedly

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪdli/

KK: /ˈdeɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is old-fashioned or no longer relevant.

Example: The film was criticized for its datedly portrayal of gender roles.

datedness

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈdeɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being old-fashioned or no longer current.

Example: The datedness of the fashion trends made them less appealing to young people.

dateless

IPA: /ˈdeɪtləs/

KK: /ˈdeɪtləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a specific date or time associated with it; timeless or ancient.

Example: The dateless ruins of the ancient city stood silently in the desert.

dawdle

IPA: /ˈdɔːdəl/

KK: /ˈdɔːdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend time doing something slowly or without purpose, often wasting time instead of being productive.

Example: She tends to dawdle in the morning, making her late for school.

transitive verb

Definition: To waste time by being slow or not doing things quickly.

Example: She tends to dawdle when she should be getting ready for school.

dawn

IPA: //dɔːn//

KK: /dɔn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To start to become light in the morning or to begin to be understood or realized.

Example: As the sun began to rise, a beautiful light dawned over the horizon.

noun

Definition: The time in the morning when light first appears and the day begins.

Example: We woke up early to watch the dawn over the mountains.

day

IPA: /deɪ/

KK: /deɪ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period of time from sunrise to sunset, typically when it is light outside.

Example: The day shift starts at 8 AM and ends at 4 PM.

noun

Definition: A unit of time that lasts 24 hours, often used to refer to a specific date or period for activities.

Example: We will meet again in three days.

daybreak

IPA: /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

KK: /deɪˌbreɪk/

noun

Definition: The time in the morning when the sun starts to rise and the day begins.

Example: We woke up early to watch the beautiful colors of daybreak.

daylight

IPA: //ˈdeɪlaɪt//

KK: /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: The natural light that comes from the sun during the day, especially in the morning or early afternoon.

Example: We went for a walk in the daylight to enjoy the beautiful weather.

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