high time

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy tahym]
- /haɪ taɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy tahym]
- /haɪ taɪm/

Definitions of high time words

noun high time the appropriate time or past the appropriate time: It's high time he got out of bed. 1
adverb high time the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late 0
noun high time an enjoyable and exciting time 0
noun high time time beyond the proper time but before it is too late; none too soon 0
noun high time a lively, exciting, enjoyable time 0
noun high time (Uncountable Noun) IDI A point in time at which something desirable or necessary is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur. 0

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Parts of speech for High time

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high time popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for high time

noun high time

ball — A ball is a round object that is used in games such as tennis, baseball, football, basketball, and cricket.
big time — You can use big time to refer to the highest level of an activity or sport where you can achieve the greatest amount of success or importance. If you describe a person as big time, you mean they are successful and important.
picnic — PEBCAK
good time — time deducted from an inmate's sentence for good behavior while in prison.

All 4 Synonyms of high time