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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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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
age
age
[noun]

a period of history identified with a particular event

Ex: During the age of exploration, many new lands and trade routes were discovered. 
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calendar
calendar
[noun]

‌a system that measures and divides the year into specified periods

Ex: They followed a lunar calendar to determine the dates of traditional festivals. 
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to schedule

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

Ex: He scheduled his doctor's appointment for next week. 
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era
era
[noun]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

Ex: The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the beginning of a new era in European politics. 
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fortnight
fortnight
[noun]

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

Ex: She planned her vacation to start in a fortnight, giving her time to prepare. 
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millennium

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

Ex: Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations. 
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time zone
time zone
[noun]

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

Ex: The conference call was scheduled to accommodate participants in different time zones. 
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(about|high) time
about time
[phrase]

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

Ex: It is about time you called your mother. 
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local time

the standard time measured in a specific region

Ex: He set his watch to local time after arriving in the new country. 
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chronometer

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

Ex: The chronometer's accuracy was tested regularly to maintain its reliability for professional use. 
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hourglass
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: She flipped the hourglass to start the 30-minute countdown for her cooking task. 
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pendulum clock

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

Ex: The antique pendulum clock chimed every hour, marking the passage of time in the living room. 
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stopwatch
stopwatch
[noun]

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

Ex: The coach used a stopwatch to time each runner during the track practice. 
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sundial
sundial
[noun]

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

Ex: The sundial in the garden provided a charming and old-fashioned way to keep track of the time. 
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twilight
twilight
[noun]

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

Ex: The colors of the sky during twilight were breathtaking, blending shades of orange and purple. 
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lateness
lateness
[noun]

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

Ex: Her lateness to the meeting was noted, and she apologized for the delay. 
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chronological
chronological
[Adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex: The historical events were presented in chronological order. 
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instant
instant
[Adjective]

happening or made very quickly and easily

Ex: The microwave oven offers instant heating for food. 
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for the moment

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

Ex: We have enough supplies for the moment, but we'll need to restock soon. 
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lately
lately
[Adverb]

in the recent period of time

Ex: I've been feeling tired lately. 
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day-to-day
day-to-day
[Adjective]

taking place or done each day

Ex: She manages the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring everything runs smoothly. 
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annual
annual
[Adjective]

happening, done, or made once every year

Ex: They celebrated their annual family reunion in the summer. 
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annually
annually
[Adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The insurance premium is paid annually. 
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monthly
monthly
[Adjective]

happening or done once every month

Ex: Their monthly meetings allow the team to align on goals and address any challenges. 
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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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momentarily
momentarily
[Adverb]

for a very short time

Ex: He paused momentarily to catch his breath. 
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now and again

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

Ex: They visit their hometown now and again. 
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(every|) now and then

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: She enjoys a dessert now and then. 
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overtime
overtime
[Adverb]

for a longer period than normal

Ex: She worked overtime to finish the project before the deadline. 
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later on
later on
[Adverb]

after the time mentioned or in the future

Ex: I'll finish the task later on, after I take a break. 
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