Word: TIME
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Definition of TIME
- The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
"Time stops for nobody.ย ย the ebb and flow of time"
- A duration of time.
- An instant of time.
- To measure or record the time, duration, or rate of.
"I used a stopwatch to time myself running around the block."
- To choose when something begins or how long it lasts.
"The President timed his speech badly, coinciding with the Super Bowl."
- To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time.
- Reminder by the umpire for the players to continue playing after their pause.
- The umpire's call in prizefights, etc.
- A call by a bartender to warn patrons that the establishment is closing and no more drinks will be served.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "time" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "time" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TIME a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TIME worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TIME? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TIME:
- # the time effect
- # master of time
- # playing with time
- # in terms of time
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