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B1
/taɪmd/
(time)
progress of existence
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
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
