against time

a·gainst time

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-genst, uh-geynst tahym]
- /əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst taɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-genst, uh-geynst tahym]
- /əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst taɪm/

Definitions of against time words

noun against time in an effort to complete something in a limited period 3
noun against time in an effort to finish in a given time 3
adjective against time under pressure of time 1
preposition against time Relative to a deadline rather than a competitor. 0
preposition against time With urgency. 0

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Parts of speech for Against time

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exclamation

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against time popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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