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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: We lived in the city for a short period. 
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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: She waited patiently for a while before the bus finally arrived. 
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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: The sun is usually brightest at midday. 
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at times
at times
[Adverb]

at moments that are not constant or regular

Ex: She can be a bit reserved at times. 
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continuous
continuous
[Adjective]

happening without a pause or break

Ex: The machine operates in continuous motion, producing items around the clock. 
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continuously
continuously
[Adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The conveyor belt moved continuously, transporting goods from one end of the factory to the other. 
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ahead of time

before the scheduled or expected time

Ex: She finished the project ahead of time. 
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late
late
[Adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient. 
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: The concert lasts for two hours, showcasing the band's greatest hits. 
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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: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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punctual
punctual
[Adjective]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

Ex: She is always punctual for her appointments. 
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throughout
throughout
[Adverb]

during something's entire period of time

Ex: The singer maintained perfect pitch throughout. 
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sudden
sudden
[Adjective]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

Ex: The sudden noise startled everyone in the room. 
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regularly
regularly
[Adverb]

at predictable, equal time periods

Ex: The committee meets regularly, on the first Monday of every month. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

happening or done frequently

Ex: The grocery store offers regular discounts on certain items to attract customers. 
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immediate
immediate
[Adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: The immediate concern for the company was how to handle the financial crisis. 
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eventually
eventually
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He eventually became the manager of the company. 
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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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ago
ago
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She moved to this city three years ago. 
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all the time
all the time
[Adverb]

continuously, persistently, or without pause

Ex: The air conditioner runs all the time, it never turns off. 
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far
far
[Adverb]

at a considerable distance in time

Ex: The technology we have now will seem primitive far in the future. 
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hourly
hourly
[Adverb]

after every 60 minutes

Ex: He checks his email hourly for updates. 
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instantly
instantly
[Adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: The digital transaction was completed instantly. 
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present
present
[Adjective]

occurring or existing right at this moment

Ex: The present situation requires immediate attention and action. 
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past
past
[Adjective]

done or existed before the present time

Ex: Her past experiences shaped her perspective on life. 
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future
future
[Adjective]

coming in to existence or happening after this moment

Ex: Planning for future projects is essential for the company's growth. 
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already
already
[Adverb]

before the present or specified time

Ex: She had already left when I arrived. 
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currently
currently
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: The company is currently working on a new product launch. 
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ever
ever
[Adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: If ever you need help, just call me. 
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forever
forever
[Adverb]

used to describe a period of time that has no end

Ex: She promised to love him forever. 
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just
just
[Adverb]

only a short time ago

Ex: He has just arrived at the party. 
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meanwhile
meanwhile
[Adverb]

at the same time but often somewhere else

Ex: She started cooking dinner; meanwhile, her husband set the table. 
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previously
previously
[Adverb]

before the present moment or a specific time

Ex: She had previously worked for a different company before joining the current one. 
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away
away
[Adverb]

at or toward a distance in time

Ex: Her birthday is just three days away. 
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near
near
[Adjective]

close in time to a moment

Ex: The near future holds many exciting possibilities. 
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irregular
irregular
[Adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: The irregular intervals between the train departures made it difficult for passengers to plan their trips. 
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