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Numbers, Time & Dates in English · C1

60 English words and phrases for numbers, time & dates, at C1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. simultaneously
    simultaneously

    The show airs simultaneously worldwide.

    The show airs simultaneously worldwide.

  2. fortnight
    fortnight

    We'll be away for a fortnight.

    We'll be away for a fortnight.

  3. interval
    interval

    Trains run at ten-minute intervals.

    Trains run at ten-minute intervals.

  4. prompt
    prompt

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

  5. era
    era

    We live in the digital era.

    We live in the digital era.

  6. chronological
    chronological

    List the events in chronological order.

    List the events in chronological order.

  7. imminent
    imminent

    A storm is imminent — head inside.

    A storm is imminent — head inside.

  8. sporadic
    sporadic

    We get sporadic rain in the dry season.

    We get sporadic rain in the dry season.

  9. in retrospect
    in retrospect

    In retrospect, it was the right call.

    In retrospect, it was the right call.

  10. premature
    premature

    It's premature to celebrate; we haven't won yet.

    It's premature to celebrate; we haven't won yet.

  11. protracted
    protracted

    The negotiations turned into a protracted battle.

    The negotiations turned into a protracted battle.

  12. perpetual
    perpetual

    He lives in a state of perpetual optimism.

    He lives in a state of perpetual optimism.

  13. transient
    transient

    Most of the residents here are transient workers.

    Most of the residents here are transient workers.

  14. incessant
    incessant

    The incessant noise from construction kept us up all night.

    The incessant noise from construction kept us up all night.

  15. unprecedented
    unprecedented

    The company saw unprecedented growth this year.

    The company saw unprecedented growth this year.

  16. retroactive
    retroactive

    The pay raise is retroactive to January.

    The pay raise is retroactive to January.

  17. antiquated
    antiquated

    This antiquated system needs a complete overhaul.

    This antiquated system needs a complete overhaul.

  18. bygone
    bygone

    Let's leave that argument in the bygone past.

    Let's leave that argument in the bygone past.

  19. forthcoming
    forthcoming

    Details about the forthcoming event will be announced soon.

    Details about the forthcoming event will be announced soon.

  20. impending
    impending

    There's a sense of impending doom in the air.

    There's a sense of impending doom in the air.

  21. timekeeping
    timekeeping

    Accurate timekeeping is essential in a race.

    Accurate timekeeping is essential in a race.

  22. time-honored
    time-honored

    We followed a time-honored tradition at the ceremony.

    We followed a time-honored tradition at the ceremony.

  23. point of no return
    point of no return

    Once you sign the contract, you've passed the point of no return.

    Once you sign the contract, you've passed the point of no return.

  24. turning point
    turning point

    That conversation was a turning point in our relationship.

    That conversation was a turning point in our relationship.

  25. window of opportunity
    window of opportunity

    We have a small window of opportunity to fix this.

    We have a small window of opportunity to fix this.

  26. race against time
    race against time

    Doctors were in a race against time to save him.

    Doctors were in a race against time to save him.

  27. buy time
    buy time

    We need to buy some time before the investors arrive.

    We need to buy some time before the investors arrive.

  28. kill time
    kill time

    We killed time at the airport by playing cards.

    We killed time at the airport by playing cards.

  29. pass the time
    pass the time

    She reads novels to pass the time on long flights.

    She reads novels to pass the time on long flights.

  30. eleventh hour
    eleventh hour

    The deal was saved at the eleventh hour.

    The deal was saved at the eleventh hour.

  31. Let's not put it off until the last minute.
    Let's not put it off until the last minute.
  32. In the long run, consistency beats speed.
    In the long run, consistency beats speed.
  33. We're ahead of schedule for once.
    We're ahead of schedule for once.
  34. Better late than never.
    Better late than never.
  35. Time will tell whether we chose wisely.
    Time will tell whether we chose wisely.
  36. He arrived in the nick of time.
    He arrived in the nick of time.
  37. Let's make up for lost time.
    Let's make up for lost time.
  38. There's no time to lose.
    There's no time to lose.
  39. Every minute counts when a deadline is near.
    Every minute counts when a deadline is near.
  40. Given enough time, the pain will fade.
    Given enough time, the pain will fade.
  41. Those who start early usually finish ahead.
    Those who start early usually finish ahead.
  42. All good things come to those who wait.
    All good things come to those who wait.
  43. Time waits for no one.
    Time waits for no one.
  44. We're down to the wire on this deadline.
    We're down to the wire on this deadline.
  45. Let's strike while the iron is hot.
    Let's strike while the iron is hot.
  46. He's living on borrowed time.
    He's living on borrowed time.
  47. That ship has sailed.
    That ship has sailed.
  48. It's now or never.
    It's now or never.
  49. We're burning daylight; let's get moving.
    We're burning daylight; let's get moving.
  50. Haste makes waste.
    Haste makes waste.
  51. Good things take time.
    Good things take time.
  52. Time is money, so let's not waste it.
    Time is money, so let's not waste it.
  53. We came full circle after all these years.
    We came full circle after all these years.
  54. It's a matter of time before things fall apart.
    It's a matter of time before things fall apart.
  55. You can't turn back the clock.
    You can't turn back the clock.
  56. Good habits take months, not days, to form.
    Good habits take months, not days, to form.
  57. Timing is everything in comedy.
    Timing is everything in comedy.
  58. He missed his window and regretted it for years.
    He missed his window and regretted it for years.
  59. We're playing catch-up after the delay.
    We're playing catch-up after the delay.
  60. Old habits die hard, but time changes people.
    Old habits die hard, but time changes people.

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