Discussing time is a fundamental aspect of communication.
Let’s explore a variety of vocabulary related to expressions of time, enabling you to articulate different temporal concepts effectively.
Expressions of time vocabulary
- Now: At the present moment.
- Later: At a subsequent time; afterward.
- Soon: In a short period from now; shortly.
- Tomorrow: The day following today.
- Yesterday: The day immediately preceding today.
- Today: The current day or date.
- Next week/month/year: In the week, month, or year following the present one.
- Last week/month/year: In the week, month, or year preceding the present one.
- In the past: At a time before the present.
- In the future: At a time following the present.
- In a while: A non-specific, moderate amount of time.
- For a while: An unspecified period of time.
- During: Throughout the course or duration of a specified time.
- At the moment: Currently; right now.
- At present: At the current time.
- At night: During the nighttime.
- At noon/midnight: At twelve o’clock in the daytime or nighttime.
- In the morning/afternoon/evening: During these specific parts of the day.
- At the same time: Simultaneously with another action or event.
- Over the weekend: During the period from Friday evening to Sunday night.
Examples of expressions of time in sentences:
- “I am talking to you right now.”
- “We’ll meet for lunch tomorrow.”
- “They go for a walk at night.”
- “In the future, I want to travel the world.”
- “I’ll call you later.“
- “We’ll leave for the movie soon.”
- “She stayed at her grandmother’s house for a while.”
Congratulations on expanding your vocabulary related to expressions of time! These words will help you articulate temporal concepts accurately in various contexts. Practice using them in sentences to reinforce your understanding and language skills. Stay tuned for more vocabulary lessons on our language-learning journey!
