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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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19,295 words · showing 17,401–17,460

  • timely/ˈtaɪm.li/adjectiveC1Happening at just the right moment.
  • timeout/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/nounB2+A short period apart, used to calm a child.
  • timer/ˈtaɪmɚ/nounB12 meaningsA device that measures a set period and signals the end of it.
  • timesharenounB2+The right to use a holiday property for set weeks.
  • timesheetnounB2The record of hours worked on each task.
  • timetable/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/noun
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A chart showing which lesson or activity happens at which hour of the day and week.
  • timeworn/ˈtaɪm.wɔɹn/adjectiveC2Showing the marks of great age, faded or eroded by the passing of many years.
  • timid/ˈtɪmɪd/adjectiveC12 meaningsEasily frightened and slow to step forward.
  • timidity/tɪˈmɪdɪti/nounC2A lack of courage or confidence.
  • timing/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/nounB2The choice of the best moment to do something.
  • timorous/ˈtɪməɹəs/adjectiveC2Nervous and easily frightened.
  • timpani/ˈtɪmpəni/nounC1Big tuned kettle drums at the back of an orchestra.
  • tin/tɪn/nounB14 meaningsA soft silvery-white metal, used in bronze and for coating other metals.
  • tin openernounB1A tool that cuts the metal lid off a sealed food can.
  • tincture/ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/nounC1A medicine dissolved in alcohol, or a slight trace.
  • tinder/ˈtɪn.dəː/nounB2+The very fine dry material that catches a spark.
  • tinderboxnounC2A box of materials for starting a fire.
  • tine/taɪn/nounC2One of the sharp points of a fork or an antler.
  • tinge/tɪnd͡ʒ/nounC1A faint trace of a colour or a feeling.
  • tingle/ˈtɪŋɡəl/verbB22 meaningsTo feel a slight prickling in the skin.
  • tinglingadjectiveB2Producing a light prickling feeling.
  • tinker/ˈtɪŋkə/verbB2To make small adjustments to something, often without real effect.
  • tinkle/ˈtɪŋkəl/verbC12 meaningsTo make a very light high ringing sound.
  • tint/tɪnt/nounB2+3 meaningsA slight shade of colour laid over something.
  • tintedadjectiveB2+Given a light wash of colour.
  • tiny/ˈtaɪni/adjectiveA22 meaningsExtremely small.
  • tip/tɪp/nounA26 meaningsExtra money given to someone for serving you well.
  • tip of the iceberg/ˈtɪp‿əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/phraseB2The small visible part of a much bigger hidden problem.
  • tip-offnounC1A piece of private information warning of something.
  • tips jarnounB1The pot where extra coins are collected for the staff.
  • tipsternounC1Somebody who sells advice on races or shares.
  • tiptoe/ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/verbB22 meaningsTo walk silently on the balls of your feet.
  • tirade/taɪˈɹeɪd/nounC1A long angry outburst of criticism.
  • tire/ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/nounB12 meaningsThe rubber covering around a wheel.
  • tired[ˈtaɪ̯əd]adjectiveA13 meaningsNeeding rest or sleep.
  • tirednessnounB2+The state of needing rest.
  • tirelessadjectiveB2+Never seeming to grow weary.
  • tiresome/ˈtaɪɚsəm/adjectiveB22 meaningsAnnoying, especially because it goes on too long or repeats.
  • tissue/ˈtɪs.juː/nounA23 meaningsA soft piece of thin paper used for wiping the nose or face.
  • titan/ˈtaɪtən/nounB2+2 meaningsOne of the giant elder gods of Greek myth.
  • titanium/taɪˈteɪni.əm/nounB2+A strong light metal used in aircraft and implants.
  • tithe/taɪð/nounC1A tenth of your income given to the church.
  • title/ˈtaɪ̯.təl/nounA2+2 meaningsThe name given to a book, film or piece of music.
  • titration/taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/nounC2Adding one solution drop by drop to measure another.
  • titter/ˈtɪtə(ɹ)/verbC1To laugh quietly in a nervous or self-conscious way.
  • to be honestphraseB1Used to introduce a frank or blunt opinion.
  • to cut a long story shortphraseB2Leaving out the middle and getting to the end.
  • to tell the truthphraseB1Introducing an admission you might have hidden.
  • to-do list/təˈduː.lɪst/nounB1The written list of what still has to be done.
  • toad/toʊd/nounA2+A squat rough-skinned amphibian.
  • toadstool/ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/nounB1+A mushroom, especially a poisonous one.
  • toady/ˈtəʊ.di/nounC2Somebody who flatters the powerful for favour.
  • toast/təʊst/nounA22 meaningsRaised glasses and words of good wishes.
  • toaster/ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/nounA2+A machine that browns slices of bread.
  • toastmaster/ˈtoʊstˌmæstɚ/nounC2The person who announces speeches at a formal dinner.
  • toasty/ˈtoʊsti/adjectiveC12 meaningsTasting of bread browned by heat.
  • tobacco/təˈbækəʊ/nounB2The cured leaves of a plant, smoked or chewed.
  • toboggan/təˈbɒɡ.ən/nounB22 meaningsA long flat sledge with a curved front, for sliding over snow.
  • today/tʊˈdeɪ/adverbA13 meaningsOn this day; on the day that is happening now.
  • toddle/ˈtɒdəl/verbB1+To walk unsteadily, as a small child does.