Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

about time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.04 in modern English

Syllables
about -time
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Far past the desired time.

adv

Close to the right time.

adv

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see about, time.

Example Sentences

Phrases

at last it's about time

Frequently Paired Words

at last it's about time

Synonyms

high time not a moment too soon

Questions

What does about time mean?
Far past the desired time.

How to pronounce about time

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