Time
Meaning: the time when the light begins to appear in the morning
Example: The search for the missing children will continue at first light. Read on
Meaning: sleep for a while, mostly during the day
Example: The bank manager caught the security guard while taking forty winks on duty. Read on
Meaning: do not wait to deal with a specific problem or you risk it getting much worse later on
Example: John said to his brother, " You better bring your car to the shop while it's still running, because a stitch in time saves nine". Read on
Meaning: existing or persevering for a significant amount of time
Example: The debate on whether man and woman were created equal has been long-lasting and significant. Read on
Meaning: again and again
Example: I have cleaned up this mess over and over again but ever time I come back it is dirty again. Read on
Meaning: almost too late
Example: He arrived at the wedding in the nick of time. Read on
Meaning: good times and bad times
Example: Every relationship has its ups and downs. It is important to stick it out. Read on
Meaning: to move past (someone or something) very fast
Example: The guy just zipped past me in the queue today without bothering about the rules of the organization. Read on
Meaning: to repeat something
Example: The narrator repeated her name time after time in the story but I could not understand her connection with the plot until the very end of the story. Read on
Meaning: something that will not be proven until a later date
Example: I don't think that he studied for his test, even though he says he did. Only time will tell. Read on
