time
n
1 age, chronology, date, duration, epoch, era, generation, hour, interval, period, season, space, span, spell, stretch, term, while
2 instance, juncture, occasion, point, stage
3 allotted span, day, duration, life, life span, lifetime, season
5 (Music) beat, measure, metre, rhythm, tempo
6 all the time always, at all times, constantly, continually, continuously, ever, for the duration, perpetually, throughout
a for a while, formerly, hitherto, once, once upon a time, previously
b all at once, at the same time, simultaneously, together
8 at times every now and then, every so often, from time to time, now and then, occasionally, once in a while, on occasion, sometimes
9 behind the times antiquated, dated, obsolete, old-fashioned, old hat, outdated, outmoded, out of date, out of fashion, out of style, passé, square (informal)
10 for the time being for now, for the moment, for the nonce, for the present, in the meantime, meantime, meanwhile, pro tem, temporarily
11 from time to time at times, every now and then, every so often, now and then, occasionally, once in a while, on occasion, sometimes
a early, on time, with time to spare
b quickly, rapidly, speedily, swiftly, with dispatch
13 in no time apace, before one knows it, before you can say Jack Robinson, in a flash, in a jiffy (informal) in a moment, in an instant, in a trice, in two shakes of a lamb's tail (informal) quickly, rapidly, speedily, swiftly
a at the appointed time, early, in good time, on schedule, on time, with time to spare
b by and by, eventually, in the fullness of time, one day, someday, sooner or later, ultimately
15 on time in good time, on the dot, punctually
16 time and again frequently, many times, often, on many occasions, over and over again, repeatedly, time after time
vb
17 clock, control, count, judge, measure, regulate, schedule, set