🇺🇸 English · B2
Numbers, Time & Dates in English · B2
60 English words and phrases for numbers, time & dates, at B2 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.
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punctualpunctual
He is always punctual for meetings.
He is always punctual for meetings.
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postponepostpone
They postponed the event until June.
They postponed the event until June.
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durationduration
The duration of the flight is nine hours.
The duration of the flight is nine hours.
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annualannual
The company holds an annual party.
The company holds an annual party.
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approximatelyapproximately
The trip takes approximately two hours.
The trip takes approximately two hours.
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eventuallyeventually
Eventually, the plan worked out.
Eventually, the plan worked out.
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meanwhilemeanwhile
Meanwhile, dinner was getting cold.
Meanwhile, dinner was getting cold.
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temporarytemporary
This is only a temporary solution.
This is only a temporary solution.
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permanentpermanent
She got a permanent position.
She got a permanent position.
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overdueoverdue
This library book is three days overdue.
This library book is three days overdue.
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punctualitypunctuality
Punctuality is important in this company.
Punctuality is important in this company.
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timelytimely
Thanks for your timely response.
Thanks for your timely response.
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belatedbelated
Happy belated birthday!
Happy belated birthday!
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momentarymomentary
There was a momentary silence in the room.
There was a momentary silence in the room.
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fleetingfleeting
Fame can be fleeting.
Fame can be fleeting.
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tentativetentative
We made a tentative plan for next week.
We made a tentative plan for next week.
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indefinitelyindefinitely
The flight was delayed indefinitely.
The flight was delayed indefinitely.
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intermittentintermittent
There will be intermittent rain today.
There will be intermittent rain today.
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periodicallyperiodically
You should back up your files periodically.
You should back up your files periodically.
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longstandinglongstanding
They have a longstanding friendship.
They have a longstanding friendship.
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long-termlong-term
We're looking for a long-term solution.
We're looking for a long-term solution.
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short-termshort-term
It's just a short-term arrangement.
It's just a short-term arrangement.
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real-timereal-time
The app shows real-time traffic updates.
The app shows real-time traffic updates.
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up-to-dateup-to-date
Keep your software up-to-date.
Keep your software up-to-date.
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outdatedoutdated
This map is completely outdated.
This map is completely outdated.
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procrastinateprocrastinate
Stop procrastinating and start your homework.
Stop procrastinating and start your homework.
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round-the-clockround-the-clock
The hospital offers round-the-clock care.
The hospital offers round-the-clock care.
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against the clockagainst the clock
We're working against the clock to finish this.
We're working against the clock to finish this.
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behind schedulebehind schedule
The project is a week behind schedule.
The project is a week behind schedule.
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in due timein due time
Everything will be explained in due time.
Everything will be explained in due time.
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Time flies when you're having fun.Time flies when you're having fun.
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Can we reschedule for next week?Can we reschedule for next week?
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I'm free anytime after lunch.I'm free anytime after lunch.
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There's no time like the present.There's no time like the present.
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We finished with time to spare.We finished with time to spare.
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Once in a while, I treat myself.Once in a while, I treat myself.
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The deadline is fast approaching.The deadline is fast approaching.
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I've been putting off this project for way too long.I've been putting off this project for way too long.
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We're on a tight schedule this week.We're on a tight schedule this week.
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He's notoriously bad at keeping track of time.He's notoriously bad at keeping track of time.
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Let's pencil in a meeting for Thursday.Let's pencil in a meeting for Thursday.
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I need to catch up on lost sleep this weekend.I need to catch up on lost sleep this weekend.
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She's been working around the clock to meet the deadline.She's been working around the clock to meet the deadline.
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We're cutting it close; the show starts in five minutes.We're cutting it close; the show starts in five minutes.
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We really need to catch up soon.We really need to catch up soon.
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I'll get back to you within the hour.I'll get back to you within the hour.
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He tends to leave everything until the last moment.He tends to leave everything until the last moment.
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Our whole timeline slipped this quarter.Our whole timeline slipped this quarter.
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We need to touch base before the deadline hits.We need to touch base before the deadline hits.
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I need some downtime after this busy week.I need some downtime after this busy week.
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We finally got the schedule up and running smoothly.We finally got the schedule up and running smoothly.
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Don't rush; we still have plenty of time.Don't rush; we still have plenty of time.
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I'm trying to carve out some time for myself.I'm trying to carve out some time for myself.
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The results should come through any day now.The results should come through any day now.
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We're racing the clock to catch our flight.We're racing the clock to catch our flight.
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He shows up late more often than not.He shows up late more often than not.
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Let's not waste any more time on this.Let's not waste any more time on this.
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I could use a few extra hours in the day.I could use a few extra hours in the day.
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The offer expires at the end of the month.The offer expires at the end of the month.
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It's high time we made a decision.It's high time we made a decision.
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