Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

have time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 6.15 in modern English

Syllables: have -time
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To be available, to have the time, to be without commitments over a certain period of time (thus being able to choose what to do with it, instead of following a schedule).

Intransitive verb

verb

To have enough time, e.g. for doing something.

Example Sentences

"She had time to think about it."
"Major, we don't have time for this. / It's just for one minute."
"Shepard: I don't have time for this, Conrad. I'm not here to be a role model. / Conrad Verner: Oh, I see how it is. Commander Shepard doesn't have time for the little people! / Conrad Verner: Far be it for me to get in your way! You go be a hero."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

has time (present, singular) having time (participle, present) had time (participle, past) had time (past)

Questions

What does have time mean?: To be available, to have the time, to be without commitments over a certain period of time (thus being able to choose what to do with it, instead of following a schedule).

How to pronounce have time

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “have time”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “have time”.
Repeat and practice — Say “have time” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.