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- [in noh tahym]
- /ɪn noʊ taɪm/
- /ɪn nəʊ taɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in noh tahym]
- /ɪn noʊ taɪm/
Definitions of in no time words
- noun in no time the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another. 1
- noun in no time duration regarded as belonging to the present life as distinct from the life to come or from eternity; finite duration. 1
- noun in no time (sometimes initial capital letter) a system or method of measuring or reckoning the passage of time: mean time; apparent time; Greenwich Time. 1
- noun in no time a limited period or interval, as between two successive events: a long time. 1
- noun in no time a particular period considered as distinct from other periods: Youth is the best time of life. 1
- noun in no time Often, times. a period in the history of the world, or contemporary with the life or activities of a notable person: prehistoric times; in Lincoln's time. the period or era now or previously present: a sign of the times; How times have changed! a period considered with reference to its events or prevailing conditions, tendencies, ideas, etc.: hard times; a time of war. 1
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Origin of in no time
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English tīma; cognate with Old Norse tīmi; (verb) Middle English timen to arrange a time, derivative of the noun; akin to tide1
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Parts of speech for In no time
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in no time popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in no time usage trend in Literature
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adv in no time
- timely — occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning.
- recently — of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.: recent events; a recent trip.
- right away — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- soon — within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.: We shall know soon after he calls.
- promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
Antonyms for in no time
adv in no time
- later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- late — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
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