Time - translation, pronunciation and examples
time
general concept of time
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When to use time
Я всегда нахожу время, чтобы почитать перед сном.
У неё было недостаточно времени, чтобы ответить на каждый вопрос.
time usage examples
Я всегда нахожу время, чтобы почитать перед сном.
I always make time to read before bed.
У неё было недостаточно времени, чтобы ответить на каждый вопрос.
She didn't have enough time to answer every question.
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The general word for the concept of time, used in many contexts (clock time, abstract time, etc.).
Focuses on how long something lasts; emphasizes length rather than point.
A length or extent of time, often stressing how far something stretches in time.
A series of events or periods that repeat in a regular pattern; emphasises repetition.
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time synonyms
What's the difference between time / duration / span / cycle
The general word for the concept of time, used in many contexts (clock time, abstract time, etc.).
What time is it?
Который сейчас час?
The duration of the concert was two hours.
Длительность концерта составляла два часа.
A length or extent of time, often stressing how far something stretches in time.
A span of ten years separated the two events.
Между двумя событиями прошло десять лет.
A series of events or periods that repeat in a regular pattern; emphasises repetition.
The life cycle of a butterfly includes several stages.
Цикл жизни бабочки включает несколько стадий.
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How to pronounce time and what this word means
time translation: время. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce time
/ə taɪm/
time translation
время
time examples
I always make time to read before bed.
time transcription
/ə taɪm/, /ə ˈtaɪm/
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time meaning: what does it mean?
general concept of time
time pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
time is pronounced as /ə taɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
time definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I always make time to read before bed. Translation: Я всегда нахожу время, чтобы почитать перед сном.
Is time part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
Yes, time (время) can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is time part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, time (время) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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