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timed

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/taɪmd/

(time)

progress of existence

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'time' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tīma', where 'tīma' meant 'a period or season'.

Historical Evolution

'tīma' transformed into the Middle English word 'time', and eventually became the modern English word 'time'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a period or season', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'measuring or recording the duration of an event'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'time'.

She timed her run perfectly to avoid the rain.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40