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“Thyme” or “Time”

thyme / time are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

thyme th·AY·m

  • nounany of various mints of the genus Thymus.
  • nounleaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables.

time t·AY·m

  • nounan instance or single occasion for some event.
  • nouna period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something.
  • nounan indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities).
  • nouna suitable moment.
  • nounthe continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past.
  • nouna person's experience on a particular occasion.
  • verbassign a time for an activity or event.
  • verbset the speed, duration, or execution of.
  • verbregulate or set the time of.
  • verbadjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time.
Usage

Examples in context

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“thyme”

  • with various spices, such as thyme, lemon, cinnamon, cherries, linden blossoms,
  • as bay leaf, coriander, oregano, thyme, rosemary and parsley, being the
  • Saffron, cardamom, turmeric, and thyme are the core flavors used
  • Wild Thyme (Thymus praecox)
  • Thyme, contains thymol, an antiseptic used
  • OtherArbata (tea) - chamomile, rosehip, thyme and other herbal teas are
  • herbs, including sage, bay laurel, thyme, terebinth and myrtle.

“time”

  • in 1949, dividing his playing time between the Texas League and
  • At one time Northwest Airlines had a ticket
  • a brief period, Davis spent time in the TV broadcast booth,
  • storage volume at the same time.
  • In addition, Campbell wasted little time in recruiting new advisors from
  • wife is pregnant at this time, so she can't help him
  • I Loved (We Had No Time)
  • Time Turn Over
  • Over time, demands for coordination across the
  • Lithuania and at the same time the city was granted burger

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