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{ "term": "time", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "what is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.", "sensetop": "in timeover time", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The world exists in time and space." }, { "text": "The changing seasons mark the passage of time." }, { "text": "A visit to the museum will take you **back in time** to the 1930s.", "contextForm": "in time" }, { "text": "**At this point in time**, it seems unlikely that he will write any more books." }, { "text": "Perceptions change over time *(= as time passes)*.", "contextForm": "over time" }, { "text": "**As time goes on** I love this city more and more." }, { "text": "**As time went by** we saw less and less of each other." }, { "text": "The main character is able to travel through time." }, { "text": "They say that time heals all wounds." }, { "text": "Her skills improved with time." }, { "text": "It helps to pass the time." }, { "text": "Time drags in this job." } ], "topics": ["Time"], "collocations": { "time + verb": ["elapse", "go by", "pass"], "preposition": ["in time", "over time", "through time"], "phrases": ["a matter of time", "the mists of time"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the time shown on a clock in minutes and hours", "labels": "(British English)(North American English)(British English)(North American English)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**What time is it/What’s the time**?" }, { "text": "Do you have the time?" }, { "text": "**What time do you make it**?" }, { "text": "**What time do you have**?" }, { "text": "Let me just check the time." }, { "text": "The time is now half past ten." }, { "text": "Can she **tell the time** yet *(= say what time it is by looking at a clock)*?" }, { "text": "Can she **tell time** yet?" }, { "text": "My watch **keeps perfect time** *(= always shows the correct time)*." }, { "text": "Look at the time! We'll be late." }, { "text": "**This time tomorrow** I'll be in Canada." } ], "topics": ["Time"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["good", "perfect", "local"], "verb + time": ["tell", "have", "make"], "time + noun": ["zone"], "preposition": ["ahead of… time", "behind… time"], "phrases": [ "at… time in the morning/afternoon/evening", "at… time of day", "at… time of the morning/afternoon/evening/night" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the time measured in a particular part of the world", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "6 o’clock local time" }, { "text": "We're two hours behind Central European Time." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["good", "perfect", "local"], "verb + time": ["tell", "have", "make"], "time + noun": ["zone"], "preposition": ["ahead of… time", "behind… time"], "phrases": [ "at… time in the morning/afternoon/evening", "at… time of day", "at… time of the morning/afternoon/evening/night" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the time when something happens or when something should happen", "sensetop": "time to do somethingtime for somethingtime (that)…by the time (that)…at a… timeat the timearound the time of something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "What time do you finish work?" }, { "text": "The baby loves bath time." }, { "text": "A computer screen shows arrival and departure times." }, { "text": "I think it's time to go to bed.", "contextForm": "time to do something" }, { "text": "This is hardly the time to discuss politics." }, { "text": "It's time for lunch.", "contextForm": "time for something" }, { "text": "It's time the kids were in bed.", "contextForm": "time (that)…" }, { "text": "It's time that farmers listened to consumers." }, { "text": "By the time you get there the meeting will be over.", "contextForm": "by the time (that)…" }, { "text": "Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later?", "contextForm": "at a… time" }, { "text": "We stock six different beers at any one time." }, { "text": "I didn't realize it at the time, but that was the best day of my life.", "contextForm": "at the time" }, { "text": "The promotion came at just the **right time** for me." }, { "text": "The new product will launch **when the time is right**." }, { "text": "You'll feel differently about it **when the time comes** *(= when it happens)*." }, { "text": "Several articles were published around the time of his death in 2018.", "contextForm": "around the time of something" }, { "text": "Is this an appropriate time to discuss my salary?" }, { "text": "It's time for a break." }, { "text": "We need to fix a time for the next meeting." }, { "text": "At the time of writing, a ceasefire is under discussion." }, { "text": "Your time will come." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["peak", "prime", "closing"], "verb + time": ["fix", "set", "change"], "time + verb": ["come"], "preposition": ["ahead of time", "behind time", "by the time"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "an amount of time; the amount of time available to work, rest, etc.", "sensetop": "time for somethingtime to do something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I can't go with you—I don't **have time**." }, { "text": "He **spends** a lot of his **time** working." }, { "text": "Do you have time for a chat?", "contextForm": "time for something" }, { "text": "Allow **plenty of time** to get to the airport.", "contextForm": "time to do something" }, { "text": "I can probably **make the time** to see them." }, { "text": "It **takes time** to make changes in the law." }, { "text": "We have **no time to lose** *(= we must hurry)*." }, { "text": "We got to the airport with time to spare." }, { "text": "She plans to study overseas for an extended **period of time**." }, { "text": "What do you like to do in your **free time**?" }, { "text": "She doesn’t have much **spare time**." }, { "text": "Sorry, I can’t spare the time." }, { "text": "Don't **waste** any more **time**!" }, { "text": "What a **waste of time**!" }, { "text": "**Time's running out** for them to complete the project." }, { "text": "I didn't finish the test—**I ran out of time**." }, { "text": "**Time's up**—have you worked out the answer yet?" }, { "text": "He never takes any **time off** *(= time spent not working)*." }, { "text": "Jane's worked here **for some time** *(= for a fairly long period of time)*." }, { "text": "Do it now please—not in three hours' time *(= three hours from now)*." }, { "text": "The journey time is two hours." }, { "text": "I don’t want to take up too much of your precious time." }, { "text": "What’s the hurry? We have all the time in the world." }, { "text": "A great deal of time has been spent on developing this software." }, { "text": "De Niro makes the most of limited screen time." }, { "text": "Do you need more time?" }, { "text": "He put all his time into the show." }, { "text": "I can certainly do the job if you give me time." }, { "text": "I can never find time to write letters." }, { "text": "I had no time to think." }, { "text": "I'll be back in ten minutes' time." }, { "text": "The coach plans to give younger players more playing time." }, { "text": "They didn't allow much time for discussion." }, { "text": "This doesn't leave much time for us to get ready." }, { "text": "We had to wait some time before the bus arrived." }, { "text": "We will discuss this matter later, if time permits." }, { "text": "We're wasting precious time." }, { "text": "Where does the time go?" }, { "text": "You would save time with a dishwasher." }, { "text": "Have you lived abroad for any length of time?" }, { "text": "He'd been thinking about quitting his job for quite some time." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "long", "little"], "… of time": ["amount", "length", "period"], "verb + time": ["have", "need", "give somebody/something"], "time + verb": ["be up", "run out"], "time + noun": ["frame", "interval", "period"], "preposition": ["at a time", "for a time", "in time"], "phrases": ["all in good time", "all the time", "the entire time"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "a period of time, either long or short, during which you do something or something happens", "sensetop": "for a time", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "His injuries will **take a long time** to heal." }, { "text": "It took them a long time to get home." }, { "text": "Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor?" }, { "text": "I lived in Egypt for a time.", "contextForm": "for a time" }, { "text": "I was only there for **a short time**." }, { "text": "The early morning is the best **time of day**." }, { "text": "Her parents died **a long time ago**." }, { "text": "**At one time** *(= at a period of time in the past)* Emily was my best friend." }, { "text": "Mr Curtis was the manager **in my time** *(= when I was working there)*." }, { "text": "The leaves start to turn red at this time of (the) year." }, { "text": "There's less traffic at this time of day." }, { "text": "What are you doing out of bed at this time of night?" }, { "text": "It was a fun time for us girls." } ], "topics": ["Time"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["considerable", "long", "little"], "… of time": ["amount", "length", "period"], "verb + time": ["have", "need", "give somebody/something"], "time + verb": ["be up", "run out"], "time + noun": ["frame", "interval", "period"], "preposition": ["at a time", "for a time", "in time"], "phrases": ["all in good time", "all the time", "the entire time"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "a period of history connected with particular events or experiences in people’s lives", "sensetop": "at the time of somethingin… time(s)in times of something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution.", "contextForm": "at the time of something" }, { "text": "the politician who promised ‘peace in our time’", "contextForm": "in… time(s)" }, { "text": "in ancient times" }, { "text": "The Industrial Revolution took place in Victorian times." }, { "text": "the violent times we live in *(= the present period of history)*" }, { "text": "in times of trouble", "contextForm": "in times of something" }, { "text": "The business was successful, even during difficult times." }, { "text": "Times are hard for the unemployed." }, { "text": "**Times have changed** since Grandma was young." } ], "topics": ["Time", "History"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["good", "great", "happy"], "time + verb": ["change"], "preposition": [ "at a/the time", "before somebody’s time", "in somebody’s time" ], "phrases": [ "from time immemorial", "since time immemorial", "of all time" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "an occasion when you do something or when something happens", "labels": "(especially North American English)(formal)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**Every time** I hear that song I feel happy." }, { "text": "It doesn't matter if you don't win every time *(= every time you play)*." }, { "text": "**Next time** you're here let's have lunch together." }, { "text": "He failed his driving test three times." }, { "text": "He's determined to pass **this time**." }, { "text": "When was the **last time** you saw her?" }, { "text": "I see her two or three **times a week**." }, { "text": "**How many times** *(= how often)* do I have to tell you not to do that?" }, { "text": "I remember **one time** *(= once)* we had to abandon our car in the snow." }, { "text": "**At no time did** I give my consent to the plan." }, { "text": "For the first time in history, more than half of us now live in cities." }, { "text": "I can remember the first time I met her." }, { "text": "I told her not to do it for the umpteenth time." }, { "text": "I've told you countless times." }, { "text": "The chairlift can take four people at a time." }, { "text": "three times out of ten" }, { "text": "There were times—sometimes whole weeks—when I thought it wasn't worth trying to complete the project." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["that", "this", "final"], "… of times": ["couple", "number"], "verb + time": ["remember", "bide"], "time + verb": ["come", "be ripe"], "preposition": ["at a/the time", "by the time", "for the… time"], "phrases": [ "at the present time", "for the time being", "a number of times" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "an event or occasion that you experience in a particular way", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Did you **have a good time** in Spain?" }, { "text": "They're **having a hard time** dealing with her illness." }, { "text": "I had an awful time in the hospital." }, { "text": "Mike and I shared some really good times." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["enjoyable", "fun", "good"], "verb + time": ["have", "enjoy"] } }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "how long somebody takes to run a race or complete an event", "examples": [ { "text": "The winner's time was 11.6 seconds." }, { "text": "She completed the 500 metres **in record time** *(= faster than any previous runner)*." }, { "text": "one of the fastest times ever" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["fast", "record"], "verb + time": ["clock up", "record"], "time + noun": ["trial"] } }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "the number of beats (= units of rhythm) in a bar of music", "examples": [ { "text": "This piece is in four-four time." }, { "text": "a slow waltz time" }, { "text": "The conductor **beat time** with a baton." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["waltz", "double", "quick"], "verb + time": ["beat", "keep"], "time + noun": ["signature"], "preposition": ["in time", "in time to", "in time with"] } }, { "senseNumber": 12, "definition": "the correct speed and rhythm of a piece of music", "sensetop": "in time to somethingin/out of time", "examples": [ { "text": "Try and dance in time to the music *(= with the same speed and rhythm)*.", "contextForm": "in time to something" }, { "text": "Clap your hands to **keep time** *(= sing or move with the correct speed and rhythm)*." }, { "text": "to play in/out of time *(= follow/not follow the correct speed and rhythm)*", "contextForm": "in/out of time" }, { "text": "He always plays in perfect time." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["waltz", "double", "quick"], "verb + time": ["beat", "keep"], "time + noun": ["signature"], "preposition": ["in time", "in time to", "in time with"] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something should have happened before now", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you do something against time, you do it as fast as you can because you do not have much time", "examples": [ { "text": "They're working against time to try and get people out of the rubble alive." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "earlier/later than was expected", "examples": [ { "text": "We finished 15 minutes ahead of time." }, { "text": "The plane took off an hour behind time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "having advanced or new ideas that other people use or copy later", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "during the whole of a particular period of time", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The letter was in my pocket all the time *(= while I was looking for it)*." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "very often; repeatedly", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She leaves the lights on all the time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "always", "examples": [ { "text": "Our representatives are ready to help you at all times." }, { "text": "Hot water is available at all times." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "even when the circumstances are very good", "examples": [ { "text": "He's never very happy at the best of times—he'll be much worse now!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "at one time; together", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She was laughing and crying at the same time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "used to introduce a fact that is different and must be considered", "cefr": "c1", "examples": [ { "text": "You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "separately or in groups of two, three, etc. on each occasion", "examples": [ { "text": "We had to go and see the principal one at a time." }, { "text": "She ran up the stairs two at a time." }, { "text": "He surfs the internet for hours at a time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "at the age you are (especially when you are not young)", "examples": [ { "text": "Eyesight doesn't get any better at my time of life." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "sometimes", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He can be really bad-tempered at times." }, { "text": "The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon." }, { "text": "He can be rather moody at times." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to mark or follow the rhythm of music, by waving a stick, tapping your foot (= hitting it against the floor), etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "She beat time with her fingers." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "happening before you were born or can remember or before you lived, worked, etc. somewhere", "examples": [ { "text": "‘Were you taught by Professor Pascal?’ ‘No, he was before my time.’" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "before the usual time in somebody’s life when something happens", "examples": [ { "text": "She got old before her time." } ], "synonyms": "prematurely" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "old-fashioned in your ideas, methods, etc.", "examples": [], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be able to take advantage of opportunities when they come", "examples": [ { "text": "His success was down to being in the right place at the right time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to still be alive after the time when you were expected to die", "examples": [ { "text": "He’s been living on borrowed time ever since his last heart attack." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to be doing something that other people are likely to soon stop you from doing", "examples": [ { "text": "According to the latest opinion polls, the government is living on borrowed time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to encourage somebody who has not been successful at something", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Never mind— better luck next time." }, { "text": "If you didn't win a prize, better luck next time." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to wait for the right time to do something", "examples": [ { "text": "He decided to bide his time until he got an opportunity to talk to her alone." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do something in order to delay an event, a decision, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "The negotiators kept the gunman talking to buy time for the hostages." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to say or decide that it is time for something to finish", "labels": "(British English)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a very difficult or unpleasant job or time", "labels": "(old-fashioned)", "examples": [ { "text": "I've had a devil of a job finding you." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to spend time in prison", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Crime and punishment"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "whenever there is a choice", "examples": [ { "text": "I don't really like cities—give me the countryside every time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you do something for old times’ sake, you do it because it is connected with something good that happened to you in the past", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "for a short period of time but not permanently", "examples": [ { "text": "You can leave your suitcase here for the time being." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "beginning on that day; from that time", "labels": "(literary)", "examples": [ { "text": "From that time forth she gave me endless friendship and encouragement." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "occasionally but not regularly", "examples": [ { "text": "She has to work at weekends from time to time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to delay something so that you can have more time to make a decision, deal with a problem, etc.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to deliberately make a situation difficult and unpleasant for somebody", "examples": [ { "text": "They really gave me a hard time at the interview." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you prefer a particular thing or person to the one that has just been mentioned", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "We don't go out much. Give me a quiet night in front of the TV any day!" } ], "topics": ["Preferences and decisions"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have no difficulties or problems", "examples": [ { "text": "He’s had an easy time of it since he married Lucy." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to enjoy yourself very much", "labels": "(old-fashioned, informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to like and be interested in somebody/something", "labels": "(informal, especially British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "I've always had a lot of time for Mary." } ], "topics": ["Preferences and decisions"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to dislike somebody/something", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I have no time for lazy people like Steve." } ], "topics": ["Preferences and decisions"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have many problems or difficulties to deal with; to not be successful", "labels": "(British English, informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "He’s had a thin time of it since losing his job." } ], "topics": ["Difficulty and failure"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to enjoy yourself very much", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have nothing to do or not be busy", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to enjoy yourself very much; to have a very good time", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The kids had a whale of a time at the theme park." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "when enough time has passed", "examples": [ { "text": "It is possible that in the course of time a cure for cancer will be found." }, { "text": "In the course of time, I began to understand." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "when the time is appropriate, usually after a long period", "examples": [ { "text": "I have no doubt that she’ll tell us in the fullness of time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "early; with enough time so that you are not in a hurry", "examples": [ { "text": "Get to the airport in good time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something will be done or will happen at the appropriate time and not before", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Be patient, Emily! All in good time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "at the very last moment; just before something bad happens, so that you manage to avoid it, but only just", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "They escaped from the smoke-filled house just in the nick of time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "so soon or so quickly that it is surprising", "examples": [ { "text": "The kids will be leaving home in no time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a long time ago in the past", "examples": [ { "text": "In olden times people would gather in town squares to gossip and exchange stories." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "how and when you want to, even though this might annoy other people", "examples": [ { "text": "He always does the work, but in his own sweet time." }, { "text": "She just ignores all the criticism and continues in her own sweet way." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "when you are ready and not sooner", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Don't hassle him! He'll do it in his own good time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "in your free time and not when you usually work or study", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "after a period of time when a situation has changed", "examples": [ { "text": "They learned to accept their stepmother in time." }, { "text": "You'll get used to the work in time." } ], "synonyms": "eventually", "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "not late; with enough time to be able to do something", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Will we be in time for the six o'clock train?" }, { "text": "The ambulance got there just in time *(= to save somebody's life)*." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that you think somebody should do something soon", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "It's about time you cleaned your room!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something will definitely happen, although you are not sure when", "examples": [ { "text": "It's only a matter of time before they bring out their own version of the software." } ], "topics": ["Doubt, guessing and certainty"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to change and develop your ideas, way of working, etc. so that you do what is modern and what is expected", "examples": [ { "text": "Many complained that the Royal Family had failed to move with the times." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to spend time doing something that is not important while you are waiting for something else to happen", "examples": [ { "text": "We killed time playing cards." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say hello to somebody you have not seen for a long time", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to complete a journey quickly", "examples": [ { "text": "We made excellent time and arrived in Spain in two days." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do something quickly or very often because you wish you had started doing it sooner", "examples": [ { "text": "I’ll have to work hard now to make up for lost time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "many times; frequently", "labels": "(old-fashioned)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to pass the time while you wait for something more interesting", "examples": [ { "text": "I'm just marking time in this job—I'm hoping to get into journalism." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to make marching movements without moving forwards", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "on the next, first, etc. occasion that the same thing happens", "examples": [ { "text": "He repeated none of the errors he'd made first time round." }, { "text": "This time round it was not so easy." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something is usually true or almost always happens", "examples": [ { "text": "Nine times out of ten she gives the right answer." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "almost always", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something should have happened before now", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to refuse to speak to somebody because you do not like or respect them", "examples": [ { "text": "Since the success of her novel, people shake her hand who once wouldn't have given her the time of day." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "now is the best time to do something, not in the future", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "that has ever existed", "examples": [ { "text": "Many rated him the best singer of all time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used, especially at the beginning of stories, to mean ‘a long time ago in the past’", "examples": [ { "text": "Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "at the arranged or correct time; not late", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The train arrived right on time." } ], "topics": ["Time"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to say hello to somebody and have a short conversation with them", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to find or create reasons why something has to be delayed, often so you have longer to prepare for it", "examples": [ { "text": "His legal team, clearly playing for time, sought to have the case heard a month later." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a situation in which you have to do something or finish something very fast before it is too late", "examples": [ { "text": "Getting food to the starving refugees is now a race against time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are", "examples": [ { "text": "The increasing number of people owning guns is an alarming sign of the times." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "it is better to deal with something immediately because if you wait it may become worse or more difficult and cause extra work", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to not think about what will happen in the future", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I don't know if he'll get better. We're just taking it one day at a time." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to use as much time as you need without hurrying", "examples": [ { "text": "There's no rush—take your time." } ] }, { "senseNumber