Time-Related Vocabulary

noun a period of time that is very long, often used in a poetic or philosophical context

• The geological processes that shape our planet take aeons to unfold.
• It feels like it's been aeons since we last saw each other!
• I've been waiting for you for aeons, dude.
• In the grand scheme of the universe, our existence is just a mere blip in an aeon.

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The research study was conducted two years ago.
• I saw him at the mall a while ago.
• I heard that song on the radio ages ago.
• The decision made by the board was made ages ago and cannot be changed now.

verb The word 'am' is a form of the verb 'to be', specifically the first person singular present tense form.

• I am currently reviewing the report before submitting it to the board.
• I am going to the store later, do you need anything?
• I am so over this drama, I can't deal with it anymore.
• His determination to succeed is like a fire that never goes out, he is an unstoppable force.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there).

• Before long, the company will be implementing new policies to improve efficiency.
• I'm sure before long, we'll all be used to the new schedule.
• Before long, we'll be chilling at the beach, no worries.
• Like a flower blooming before long, her talent will shine through.

adverb before the usual or expected time; early

preposition before a specified time or event

• He always arrives at work betimes to prepare for the day ahead.
• I like to wake up betimes on the weekends to enjoy the quiet morning.
• Let's hit the road betimes so we can beat the traffic.
• She realized betimes that she needed to change her ways before it was too late.

adverb meanwhile; in the meantime

• Betweentimes, the committee will convene to discuss the proposed changes.
• Betweentimes, we can grab a quick snack before the next meeting.
• Betweentimes, let's chill out and catch up on some gossip.
• Betweentimes, she managed to find moments of peace amidst the chaos of her daily life.

noun a period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next, corresponding to a rotation of the earth on its axis

adjective relating to or occurring during the day

adverb during the day or on each day

• The work must be completed by the end of the day.
• Let's catch up for lunch one day this week.
• I'm having a lazy day, just chilling at home.
• Every cloud has a silver lining, even on the darkest day.

noun the time between sunrise and sunset; daytime is when it is light outside

adjective relating to or occurring during the day

• The daytime hours are typically reserved for work and productivity.
• Let's meet up during the daytime for a coffee.
• I love chilling during the daytime, it's so peaceful.
• In the daytime of our lives, we must make the most of every moment.

noun the time during which something continues

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• The duration of the meeting is scheduled for one hour.
• The duration of the movie was longer than I expected.
• I can't believe the duration of that game was so short!
• The duration of their relationship was like a rollercoaster ride.

noun the darker stage of twilight

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• As the sun began to set, the sky turned a beautiful shade of pink at dusk.
• Let's go for a walk at dusk, it's the perfect time to enjoy the cool evening breeze.
• I love hanging out with my friends at dusk, it's so chill.
• The city seemed to come alive at dusk, with the lights twinkling like stars.

noun one of eight equal parts of a whole; an eighth part

adjective referring to the position or rank in a sequence that is number eight

• She came in eighth place in the race.
• He's been in the same job for the past eighth years.
• I'll meet you at the eighth hole on the golf course.
• The eighth wonder of the world is said to be the Great Pyramid of Giza.

noun a cardinal number equal to 10 + 1

adjective amounting to one more than ten

• The meeting is scheduled for eleven o'clock tomorrow morning.
• Let's meet at eleven for brunch.
• I'll catch you at eleven for some grub.
• She always seems to be one step ahead, like the eleven in a game of chess.

noun the latest possible moment before it is too late

adjective referring to the last moment or the latest possible time

• The decision was made at the eleventh hour, just before the deadline.
• We finished the project at the eleventh hour, but it turned out great.
• I always do my homework at the eleventh hour, it's a bad habit.
• The eleventh hour of the negotiation process was intense and crucial.

noun Father Time

• Father Time is often depicted as an elderly man with a long beard and a scythe.
• My dad always jokes that he's starting to look like Father Time with all his gray hair.
• I can't believe how fast Father Time is flying by, it feels like just yesterday it was New Year's!
• As we age, we can't help but feel the presence of Father Time ticking away the moments of our lives.

adjective lasting for a very short time; transient

• The opportunity to work with such a prestigious company was fleeting.
• I caught a fleeting glimpse of the celebrity as they walked by.
• My chance to win the game was just a fleeting moment.
• The feeling of happiness was fleeting, like a passing cloud in the sky.

noun a point in time when something should happen or should have happened

adjective indicating that it is the appropriate or opportune moment for something

• It is high time that we address the issue of climate change.
• It's high time we hit the road and started our road trip.
• Yo, it's high time we bounce from this party.
• It's high time you started living life on your own terms.

noun a very short period of time; moment

• I will have this report completed in a jiffy.
• I can fix that issue in a jiffy, no problem.
• Just hold on a jiffy, I'll be right back.
• She arrived at the party in a jiffy, looking stunning as always.

adjective happening or done at a time in the future

adverb at some time in the future

• The meeting has been rescheduled for later in the week.
• Let's grab lunch later today.
• I'll hit you up later for some drinks.
• The consequences of your actions will catch up to you sooner or later.

noun a period of time that is considered to be fairly long

adjective measuring a great distance from end to end

• It has been a long time since we last met for a business meeting.
• I haven't seen you in a long time, we should catch up soon!
• Dude, it's been a long time since we hung out together.
• The old building had been standing there for a long time, witnessing many changes in the city.

noun a point in time that marks the middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night

• The event is scheduled to end at midnight.
• Let's meet at the park at midnight.
• We're going to sneak out at midnight.
• The idea struck me like a bolt of lightning at midnight.

noun a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

verb to pay close attention to detail; to record in writing

adjective extremely small; tiny

• The meeting will start in just one minute.
• I'll be ready in a minute, just give me a sec.
• Hang on a minute, I need to check something real quick.
• She was so close to winning, she was just a minute away from victory.

adverb for a short time; briefly

• The meeting will begin momentarily, so please take your seats.
• I'll be with you momentarily, just finishing up a few things.
• Hold on, I'll be back momentarily.
• The sun momentarily disappeared behind the clouds before shining again.

adjective lasting for a very short time; brief

• The momentary lapse in concentration cost him the game.
• I had a momentary panic when I thought I lost my phone.
• I had a momentary brain fart and forgot what I was doing.
• His momentary burst of anger was quickly replaced by regret.

noun the period of time between midnight and noon, specifically the early hours of the day

• The morn was greeted with a sense of anticipation as the royal procession made its way through the streets.
• I woke up early this morn and couldn't go back to sleep.
• Let's catch up for brunch tomorrow morn.
• The morn of his career was filled with promise and potential.

noun a cardinal number, one more than eight

adjective amounting to one more than eight

• The meeting will start at nine o'clock sharp.
• Let's meet at nine for coffee.
• I'll catch you at nine, cool?
• She always seems to have nine lives with how many times she's escaped danger.

noun a point in time when the sun crosses the meridian and is highest in the sky; midday

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pronoun There are no pronouns applicable for the word 'noon'.

preposition There are no prepositions applicable for the word 'noon'.

conjunction There are no conjunctions applicable for the word 'noon'.

interjection There are no interjections applicable for the word 'noon'.

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• The meeting is scheduled for noon tomorrow.
• Let's meet for lunch at noon.
• I'll catch you at noon, cool?
• The sun is at its highest point at noon.

adverb refers to a specific point in time or a specific situation in the past

• Once upon a time, there was a young prince who lived in a grand castle.
• I remember once when we went to that new restaurant, the food was amazing!
• Once I get my hands on that new video game, I'm going to play it all night long.
• Once you open up your mind to new possibilities, anything is achievable.

adverb used to indicate that something is happening now or at the present time

• The project is presently in the final stages of development.
• I'm presently working on my assignment for class.
• I'm presently binge-watching my favorite show on Netflix.
• The company is presently navigating through turbulent waters in the market.

noun a previous time or circumstance

adjective existing or occurring before in time or order

adverb before or in front

• Prior to the meeting, please review the agenda and prepare any necessary materials.
• I need to finish this report prior to lunchtime.
• I gotta get my workout in prior to hitting the beach this weekend.
• He had to face his fears prior to achieving his goals.

adjective Of a brief or limited duration

adverb In a short amount of time or soon after something

• The meeting will begin shortly after everyone has arrived.
• I'll be there shortly, just finishing up a few things.
• I'll hit you up shortly to hang out.
• The sun will set shortly, signaling the end of the day.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• Since the beginning of the project, the team has made significant progress.
• I haven't seen him since last week.
• Since we're all here, let's get this party started!
• Since she left, there has been a void in his life.

noun a period of time in the early hours of the morning, typically between midnight and dawn

• The meeting went on into the small hours of the morning as they tried to reach a consensus.
• We stayed up chatting into the small hours last night.
• Let's sneak out and hit up that 24-hour diner in the small hours.
• In the small hours of the night, his mind raced with thoughts of the future.

noun a very brief moment of time

adjective very quick or sudden

• The decision had to be made in a split second, with no time for hesitation.
• I saw the car swerve in a split second, but luckily I managed to avoid a collision.
• I can finish this race in a split second, watch me go!
• His words hit me like a ton of bricks, causing my heart to stop for a split second.

noun the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

• The farmers start their work at sunup to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures.
• Let's meet at the beach at sunup for a morning swim.
• We partied all night and didn't hit the hay until sunup.
• The new project has brought a fresh start to the team, like a sunup after a long night of darkness.

adverb used to introduce a question about time

conjunction used to introduce a clause indicating a point in time

• When the meeting starts, please make sure to have all your documents ready.
• When we get to the party, let's grab some drinks first.
• When he finally shows up, we can start the game.
• When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

adverb at whatever time; on whatever occasion; every time that

• Whenever you are ready, we can proceed with the meeting.
• Just let me know whenever you want to grab lunch.
• Hit me up whenever you feel like hanging out.
• Whenever she speaks, it's like music to my ears.

noun A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions of when, where, how, or to what extent.

• Yesterday, the board of directors met to discuss the company's financial performance.
• I went shopping with my friends yesterday.
• I binged on Netflix all day yesterday.
• Yesterday's mistakes are today's lessons.

noun the day after tomorrow

adverb on the day after tomorrow

• The meeting has been rescheduled for overmorrow.
• Let's plan to meet up the day after tomorrow, or as they say, overmorrow.
• I'll see you overmorrow, same time, same place.
• The anticipation for the concert is building, it's like overmorrow can't come soon enough.

noun the period of time before noon

adjective occurring before noon

• The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 antemeridian.
• Let's meet at 10:00 in the morning.
• We're meeting bright and early at 10:00.
• The day begins with opportunities at the antemeridian hour.

adverb before long; soon

• The project will be completed erelong, as scheduled.
• I'll finish my homework erelong, don't worry.
• I'll be there erelong, just chill.
• The sun will set erelong, signaling the end of the day.

noun a rare or obsolete term for the previous month

• The financial report for yestermonth has been finalized and is ready for review.
• I can't believe how fast yestermonth went by!
• Yestermonth was a total blur, I don't even remember what happened.
• In the grand scheme of things, yestermonth's events are just a blip on the radar.

adverb Just now is an adverb that indicates a very recent time or a very short time ago.

• I received the email just now and will respond shortly.
• I saw her in the hallway just now, she looked busy.
• I was at the store just now, picking up some snacks.
• The idea for the project just now popped into my head.

noun the Danish word for 'evening'

adverb in the evening

• Vi mødtes til en elegant middag i aften.
• Skal vi ses i aften og se en film?
• Jeg er helt smadret efter aften i går.
• Efter mange års hårdt arbejde, er det endelig aften i min karriere.

noun a period of time between noon and evening

adjective relating to or happening in the afternoon

• The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
• Let's grab a coffee in the afternoon.
• I'm just gonna chill this afternoon.
• The sun was sinking in the afternoon of his life.

noun a period of time following a particular event or era

• After years of research, the scientists finally made a groundbreaking discovery.
• After years of waiting, I finally got my dream job!
• After years of hustling, he finally made it big in the music industry.
• After years of darkness, there was finally a glimmer of hope.