B2 Level Wordlist - Time

Here you will learn some English words about time, such as "age", "calendar", "era", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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age [noun]

a period of history identified with a particular event

Ex: An age of economic prosperity followed the industrial revolution , leading to increased wealth and development .

calendar [noun]

‌a system that measures and divides the year into specified periods

Ex: Different cultures may use various calendars , such as the lunar calendar or the Hebrew calendar , to mark time .

to schedule [verb]

to set a specific time to do something or make an event happen

Ex: We scheduled the conference call for this afternoon .

era [noun]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

Ex: The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of rapid technological and economic change .

fortnight [noun]

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

Ex: They scheduled a follow-up meeting in a fortnight to assess progress on the proposal .

millennium [noun]

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

Ex: The medieval cathedral took nearly a millennium to complete , showcasing exquisite craftsmanship .

time zone [noun]

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

Ex: Time zones help coordinate global activities and ensure synchronized schedules .

(about|high) time [phrase]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

Ex: It was about time he realized the importance of saving money and started budgeting .

local time [noun]

the standard time measured in a specific region

Ex: They had to adjust their clocks to account for the local time when they traveled to a new time zone .

chronometer [noun]

a timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea

Ex: She used a high-quality chronometer to ensure accurate timing in her scientific experiments .

hourglass [noun]

a glass container with two parts that measures every sixty minutes using the sand flow from the upper to the lower part

Ex: They used an hourglass during the game to keep track of turns and ensure fairness .

pendulum clock [noun]

a type of clock that works using a swinging weight at the end of a straight line

Ex: Pendulum clocks were widely used before the invention of quartz and atomic clocks .

stopwatch [noun]

a watch with a button to stop and start time, used in sport events

Ex: The scientist used a stopwatch to record the duration of a chemical reaction in the lab .

sundial [noun]

an instrument used in the past to tell the time using the shadow made by a metal piece on a flat stone

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twilight [noun]

the time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon

Ex: Twilight is often considered a magical time when the world transitions from day to night .

lateness [noun]

the fact or quality of arriving, happening, or being done after the usual or expected time

Ex: They discussed the consequences of habitual lateness with their employees .

chronological [adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

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instant [adjective]

happening or made very quickly and easily

Ex: The company offers instant access to online services for its customers .

for the moment [adverb]

at the present time, with the understanding that the current situation or decision may be changed in the near future

Ex: For the moment , the issue seems to be resolved , but we 'll keep monitoring it .

lately [adverb]

in the recent period of time

Ex: She has been studying a lot lately .

day-to-day [adjective]

taking place or done each day

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annual [adjective]

happening, done, or made once every year

Ex: She received her annual performance review in January .

annually [adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The company hosts a charity event annually .

monthly [adjective]

happening or done once every month

Ex: She made her monthly visit to the elderly home to volunteer .

weekly [adjective]

happening, done, or made every week

Ex: He received his weekly paycheck on Fridays .

momentarily [adverb]

for a very short time

Ex: The train stopped momentarily for passengers to board .

now and again [phrase]

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

Ex: She changes her hairstyle now and again .

(every|) now and then [phrase]

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: They take short vacations now and then .

overtime [adverb]

for a longer period than normal

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later on [adverb]

after the time mentioned or in the future

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B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives