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The meaning of the English word "time" and how you use it

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time
(noun) the point or period when something happens
Sami

Sami

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Sami is a native French speaker, French-English translator and localizer originally from Paris. He studied English literature in Istanbul, Turkey, before working in translation and traveling full-time.
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Morning is my favorite time of the day .
At this time of year , there is a lot of snow .
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Time Management Tips
but also to keep track of your anxiety about the time
Bill Nye - The Joy of Discovery
from the time we are first able to think .
Sport Science: Should Golfers Swing like Happy Gilmore?
Even pro golfers only hit the fairway 60 percent of the time .
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time
(noun) a period of activity at one's use
Sami

Sami

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Sami is a native French speaker, French-English translator and localizer originally from Paris. He studied English literature in Istanbul, Turkey, before working in translation and traveling full-time.
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There is still time to learn a new language .
Do you have time for a meeting ?
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Time Management Tips
that we spend so much time .
Time Management Tips
So how does one effectively manage their time ?
Self-Driving Cars
if you had that time back at those times .
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time
(noun) instance; occasion
Yeonji Nam

Yeonji Nam

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Yeonji is a native Korean speaker and has worked for over 10 years as a Korean teacher, translator, and creator of Korean language learning material. She is enthusiastic about learning languages and different cultures. She holds JLPT 1 and hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) certifications.
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You may do it one time .
I am busy . Can we meet another time ?
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Can You Keep a Straight Face?
I want you to say no every time .
Ellen and Tim Talk Big Cats
You're very funny and come back any time .
Ellen and Tim Talk Big Cats
And one time , I let him out at this house .
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all...the...time
(expression) always; often; frequently
Yeonji Nam

Yeonji Nam

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Yeonji is a native Korean speaker and has worked for over 10 years as a Korean teacher, translator, and creator of Korean language learning material. She is enthusiastic about learning languages and different cultures. She holds JLPT 1 and hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) certifications.
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I wear blue all the time .
She is sick all the time .
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Hot Sauce and Popcorn
I have this all the time , I 'll tell you .
Be More Interesting!
So , people ask me all the time , they say , " Mark , how do you get more followers ? "
Paris Cafe Culture
Yeah . Yeah . I hear that all the time . In France , slow service is good service .
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it's...time
(expression) used to indicate an appropriate moment to do something
Yeonji Nam

Yeonji Nam

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Yeonji is a native Korean speaker and has worked for over 10 years as a Korean teacher, translator, and creator of Korean language learning material. She is enthusiastic about learning languages and different cultures. She holds JLPT 1 and hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) certifications.
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It's time you got a job .
I think it's time for dessert .
It's time to leave the party now .
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Video Examples

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The Legend Of Sarila - Movie Trailer
It's time to go to Sarila .
Scientific Super Bubbles
Here's what you need for some super scientific bubbles . It's time the world finds out .
Is Outsourcing Bad for Business?
and one more factor for American corporations to consider when deciding whether it's time to bring foreign production home .
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