Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

give someone time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.32 in modern English

Syllables: give -some-one -time
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To grant an individual a sufficient amount of time to finish doing something; especially, to modify their viewpoint or attitude.

Example Sentences

"They'll come around. Just give them time."
"A: I'll get there. Just give me some time. B: Take all the time you need. I'll be here when you're ready."
"When you feed these animals their grain, you have to give them enough time to eat it before you turn them all out into the paddock."

Inflected Forms

gives someone time (present, singular) giving someone time (participle, present) gave someone time (past) given someone time (participle, past)

Phrases

give someone the time give the time of day take one's time

Frequently Paired Words

give someone the time give the time of day take one's time

Questions

What does give someone time mean?: To grant an individual a sufficient amount of time to finish doing something; especially, to modify their viewpoint or attitude.

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