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B1 Level Wordlist - Time

Here you will learn some English words about time, such as "period", "daytime", "midday", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
period
period
[noun]

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

Ex: Childhood is an important period in personal development .
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term
term
[noun]

the end of a specific period of time, particularly one that is expected to last

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while
while
[noun]

a span of time

Ex: They chatted for a while, catching up on each other 's lives before saying goodbye .
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daytime
daytime
[noun]

a period of time during the day when the sun shines and it is not dark yet

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nighttime
nighttime
[noun]

the time when the sun is down and it is dark outside

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daylight
daylight
[noun]

a period of time during the day in which there is light

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midday
midday
[noun]

at or around 12 o’clock in the middle of the day

Ex: She always feels sleepy around midday.
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at times
at times
[Adverb]

at moments that are not constant or regular

Ex: He can be unpredictable , getting into heated debates at times.
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continuous
continuous
[Adjective]

happening without a pause or break

Ex: His continuous effort to improve was evident in his work .
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continuously
continuously
[Adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The traffic flowed continuously on the busy highway .
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ahead of time

before the scheduled or expected time

Ex: He always plans his trips ahead of time.
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late
late
[Adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: The train is late by 20 minutes .
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: Her excitement lasted only a few moments before she realized the reality of the situation .
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication .
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punctual
punctual
[Adjective]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

Ex: They expect their employees to be punctual every morning .
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throughout
throughout
[Adverb]

during something's entire period of time

Ex: The rain was heavy throughout.
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sudden
sudden
[Adjective]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

Ex: The car came to a sudden stop to avoid hitting the deer on the road .
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regularly
regularly
[Adverb]

at predictable, equal time periods

Ex: The bus runs regularly, arriving every 15 minutes .
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

happening or done frequently

Ex: The bus service runs at regular intervals throughout the day .
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immediate
immediate
[Adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: His immediate challenge was finding a place to stay after moving to the new city .
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eventually
eventually
[Adverb]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

Ex: After years of hard work , he eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business .
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afterward
afterward
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She did n't plan to attend the workshop , but afterward, she realized how valuable it was .
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ago
ago
[Adverb]

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

Ex: He left the office just a few minutes ago.
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all the time
all the time
[Adverb]

continuously, persistently, or without pause

Ex: The server crashes all the time because it 's overloaded .
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far
far
[Adverb]

at a considerable distance in time

Ex: Planning far ahead can help avoid unforeseen problems .
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hourly
hourly
[Adverb]

after every 60 minutes

Ex: The bus departs hourly from the station .
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instantly
instantly
[Adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: The online message was delivered instantly to the recipient .
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present
present
[Adjective]

occurring or existing right at this moment

Ex: The present generation faces unique challenges compared to previous ones .
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past
past
[Adjective]

done or existed before the present time

Ex: His past achievements continue to inspire those around him .
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future
future
[Adjective]

coming in to existence or happening after this moment

Ex: Future innovations in medicine hold the promise of curing currently incurable diseases .
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already
already
[Adverb]

before the present or specified time

Ex: He has already read that book twice .
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currently
currently
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: The restaurant is currently closed for renovations .
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ever
ever
[Adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: Did she ever mention her plans to you ?
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forever
forever
[Adverb]

used to describe a period of time that has no end

Ex: Their bond felt forever, beyond the passage of time .
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just
just
[Adverb]

only a short time ago

Ex: She has just called to say she 's on her way .
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meanwhile
meanwhile
[Adverb]

at the same time but often somewhere else

Ex: She was at the grocery store , and meanwhile, I was waiting at home for her call .
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previously
previously
[Adverb]

before the present moment or a specific time

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team , but no concrete plans were made .
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away
away
[Adverb]

at or toward a distance in time

Ex: Graduation is a whole year away.
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near
near
[Adjective]

close in time to a moment

Ex: As graduation day nears, she feels both excitement and nervousness.
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irregular
irregular
[Adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .
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