time
UK: taɪm | US: taɪm
n. the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future
n. a point or period in which things happen
n. the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists
vt. to measure or record the duration of an event or action
The word "time" originates from the Old English "tīma," which referred to a limited space of time or a period. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic *tīmô, meaning "time" or "season," and is related to the Old Norse "tími" and Old High German "zīm." The concept is deeply rooted in the Indo-European base *dā-, meaning "to divide" or "to allot," reflecting time as a measurable and divisible entity. Over centuries, "time" evolved to encompass abstract notions of duration, chronology, and opportunity.
Time flies when you're having fun.
She spent a long time studying for the exam.
Can you tell me the time, please?
He timed his arrival perfectly to avoid the crowd.
The ancient Greeks had a different perception of time.