Words Related To Time

9 words in this vocabulary list

earlier late now predate prolonged twilight nooning yester afterday

earlier

adjective comparative of early, occurring or done before the usual or expected time

adverb used to refer to a point or period of time before the present or before the one just mentioned

As mentioned earlier, the deadline for submission is next week.
I saw that movie earlier and it was really good.
I hit the gym earlier to get a good workout in.
She had planted the seeds earlier and now she was reaping the rewards.

late

adjective occurring or arriving after the expected time

adverb at or to a time or period subsequent to the proper time

The employee arrived late to the meeting, causing a delay in the presentation.
Sorry I'm late, traffic was terrible.
I can't believe you're still running on CP time, showing up late to everything.
His apology came too late, as the damage had already been done.

now

adverb at the present time or moment

We must act now to address the issue before it escalates further.
Let's go grab some lunch now, I'm getting hungry.
I'm so over this class right now, I can't wait for it to be over.
The storm clouds are gathering now, we need to prepare for the worst.

predate

noun an event or situation that exists or occurs before another

verb to exist or occur before in time; to precede

The artifacts found in the cave predate any known civilization in this region.
I think my grandma's recipe for apple pie might predate yours.
That movie predated all the others in terms of special effects.
His love for classic cars seemed to predate his ability to even drive.

prolonged

adjective extending for a long period of time

The patient experienced prolonged symptoms after the surgery.
She had a prolonged wait at the doctor's office.
I can't deal with this prolonged meeting anymore.
The prolonged silence between them spoke volumes.

twilight

noun the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays

verb not applicable

adjective relating to or characteristic of twilight; dim or fading

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The twilight hours are often considered the most peaceful time of day.
Let's go for a walk during twilight, the lighting is perfect for photos.
Twilight is when the sky looks all pink and purple, it's so pretty.
As she reached the twilight of her career, she reflected on all her accomplishments.

nooning

noun the time of day when the sun is highest in the sky; midday

The workers took a break for nooning before resuming their tasks in the afternoon.
Let's grab some lunch and enjoy a nice nooning break in the park.
Hey, wanna chill and have a nooning sesh at my place later?
The calmness of the nooning sky reflected the peace in her heart.

yester

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'yester' is not a noun.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Yester' is an adjective when used to describe something from the previous day, as in 'yesterday'.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Yester' is not an adverb.

The meeting scheduled for yester afternoon had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
I ran into Sarah at the store yester and we caught up on old times.
I totally forgot about that party yester, my bad!
The mistakes of yester should not dictate our actions today.

afterday

noun a day that follows another day; the day after