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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Time & Sequence

Learn KET vocabulary for time and sequence, including days, dates, duration, frequency, order, before, after, first, next, and other basic time expressions.

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
the day before yesterday

referring to the day that occurred two days prior to today

Ex: I submitted the assignment the day before yesterday, well ahead of the deadline. 
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so
so
[conjunction]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

Ex: It was still painful, so I went to see a specialist. 
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when
when
[Adverb]

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

Ex: Can you let me know when the package arrives? 
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then
then
[Adverb]

at a specific point or period in time previously mentioned

Ex: She was a student then, but now she's a professor. 
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suddenly
suddenly
[Adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: Suddenly, she remembered where she had left her keys. 
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one day
one day
[Adverb]

an unspecified or indeterminate time in the past, often used to introduce a past event or experience

Ex: One day, I found a letter from my old friend hidden in a drawer. 
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afterward
afterward
[Adverb]

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

Ex: She completed her work, and afterward, she went for a walk. 
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day
day
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

Ex: I like to have a cup of tea in the evening to relax after a long day. 
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week
week
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of seven days in a calendar

Ex: He tries to exercise at least three times a week. 
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year
year
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

Ex: I'm looking forward to the new year and the opportunities it may bring. 
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a.m.
a.m.
[Adverb]

between midnight and noon

Ex: Don't forget, your flight is at 6 a.m. tomorrow. 
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p.m.
p.m.
[Adverb]

after noon and before midnight

Ex: I'll pick you up at 2 p.m. for the doctor's appointment. 
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birthday
birthday
[noun]

the day and month of your birth in every year

Ex: He invited all his friends to his birthday party at the park. 
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January
January
[noun]

the first month of the year, after December and before February

Ex: In January, we celebrate the start of the new year with fireworks and joy. 
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February
February
[noun]

the second month of the year, after January and before March

Ex: During February, the days gradually start getting longer as we move closer to spring. 
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March
March
[noun]

the third month of the year, after February and before April

Ex: March is a month when the weather starts to get warmer. 
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April
April
[noun]

the fourth month of the year, after March and before May

Ex: Earth Day is observed on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness. 
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May
May
[noun]

the fifth month of the year, after April and before June

Ex: Many flowers bloom in May, such as tulips and daisies. 
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June
June
[noun]

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

Ex: June is a month filled with outdoor activities like swimming, camping, and barbecues. 
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July
July
[noun]

the seventh month of the year, after June and before August

Ex: Fireworks displays are common in many countries during the month of July. 
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August
August
[noun]

the eighth month of the year, after July and before September

Ex: August marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in some parts of the world. 
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September
September
[noun]

the ninth month of the year, after August and before October

Ex: In September, the weather starts to cool down as autumn approaches. 
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October
October
[noun]

the tenth month of the year, after September and before November

Ex: Halloween is celebrated on the last day of October. 
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November
November
[noun]

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

Ex: Many people enjoy watching the colorful leaves fall from the trees in November. 
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December
December
[noun]

the 12th and last month of the year, after November and before January

Ex: December is the last month of the year. 
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daily
daily
[Adverb]

in a way that happens every day or once a day

Ex: My sister meditates daily for stress relief. 
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hour
hour
[noun]

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

Ex: I have a deadline in three hours, so I need to work quickly. 
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midnight
midnight
[noun]

the middle of the night when the clock shows 12 AM

Ex: The fireworks began at midnight. 
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minute
minute
[noun]

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

Ex: I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying. 
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monthly
monthly
[Adverb]

in a way than happens once every month

Ex: My mother attends a cooking class monthly. 
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o'clock
o'clock
[Adverb]

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

Ex: I usually go to bed around 11 o'clock. 
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past
past
[Adverb]

used to indicate that a particular time has already gone by

Ex: Three hours went past before they finally arrived at their destination. 
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quarter
quarter
[noun]

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

Ex: We have a quarter of an hour before the meeting starts. 
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second
second
[noun]

the standard SI unit of time, equal to one-sixtieth of a minute

Ex: She won the race by just 22 seconds. 
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weekday
weekday
[noun]

any day of the week other than Saturday and Sunday

Ex: The store is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
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weekly
weekly
[Adjective]

happening, done, or made every week

Ex: They attended their weekly yoga class on Monday evenings. 
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because
because
[conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: He got a promotion because he worked hard. 
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so that
so that
[conjunction]

used to expresse purpose or intention, explaining the reason behind the main clause

Ex: She studied hard so that she could pass the exam. 
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because of
because of
[preposition]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

Ex: He missed the bus because of the traffic jam. 
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