Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Time

Time adjectives describe the temporal and chronological aspects and characteristics of events.

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past [adjective]

done or existed before the present time

Ex: The past events of the company shaped its current policies and strategies .

present [adjective]

occurring or existing right at this moment

Ex: The present company enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at the park .

future [adjective]

coming in to existence or happening after this moment

Ex: She eagerly anticipates future opportunities for personal and professional development .

underway [adjective]

currently happening

Ex: The renovation of the house is underway , with workers busy repairing and painting .

due [adjective]

expected or required to happen or arrive at a certain time

Ex: Her presentation is due tomorrow morning .

gradual [adjective]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

Ex: The erosion of the coastline was a gradual process , occurring over many years .

overnight [adverb]

during a single night

Ex: The decision was made overnight , surprising everyone in the morning .

nocturnal [adjective]

related to or happening during the night

Ex: Nocturnal navigation can be challenging for humans without artificial lighting .

timely [adverb]

in a manner that is well-timed

Ex: The rescue team arrived timely to assist the stranded hikers .

eventual [adjective]

happening at the end of a process or a particular period of time

Ex: The eventual outcome of the negotiations was a mutually beneficial agreement for all parties involved .

premature [adjective]

happening earlier than expected or usual

Ex: The tree 's premature blooming caught everyone off guard as it happened before the usual season .

simultaneous [adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The company launched simultaneous marketing campaigns across multiple platforms to maximize reach .

overdue [adjective]

‌not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe

Ex: The project deadline is overdue , and we need to catch up on our tasks .

interim [adjective]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

Ex: She served as interim director for six months after the previous one resigned unexpectedly .

chronological [adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

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postwar [adjective]

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

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Adjectives of Time and Place
Adjectives of Time	Adjectives of Temporal Distance	Adjectives of Duration	Adjectives of Frequency
Adjectives of Continuity	Adjectives of Sequence	Adjectives of Age of Objects	Adjectives of Modernity
Adjectives of Location	Adjectives of Direction	Adjectives of Spatial Distance