Time

chronologically

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in the order in which events, actions, or items occurred, following a timeline or sequence

indefinitely

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for an unspecified period of time

for the time being

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/fɚðə tˈaɪm bˈiːɪŋ/

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for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

from time to time

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/fɹʌm tˈaɪm tə tˈaɪm/

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without a fixed schedule or pattern

dusk

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the time after sun sets that is not yet completely dark

alternate

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/ɔl.tɜr.neɪt/ or /awl.tēr.neit/

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done or happening every other time

continual

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/kən.tɪ.njuəl/ or /kēn.ti.nyooēl/

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happening repeatedly or continuously in an annoying or problematic way

consecutive

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continuously happening one after another

successive

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happening one after another, in an uninterrupted sequence

eternal

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/i.tɜr.nəl/ or /i.tēr.nēl/

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continuing or existing forever

imminent

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(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

occasional

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happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

prospective

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likely to become a reality in the future

simultaneous

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taking place at precisely the same time

nightly

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occurring every night

yearly

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appearing, made, or happening once a year

around the clock

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Idiom

non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night

longstanding

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/lɑ:ng.stæn.dɪng/ or /laang.stān.ding/

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having persisted or existed for a significant amount of time

longtime

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(of a thing) having existed or been in use for a significant period of time

in the same breath

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Idiom

Informal

used when something happens almost at the same time as another