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have time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /hæv ˈtaɪm/

have time means: To have a long enough period to do something before another event or deadline.

verb

ENOUGH TIMEA1

To have a long enough period to do something before another event or deadline.

  • We have time for lunch.
  • She had time to check her answers before the exam ended.
  • Will you have time to finish before six?

How to use it: have time to do something (We have time to eat before the train leaves.); have time for something (Do we have time for another game?)

Similar words: have enough time

Opposites: run out of time

Common phrases: have time to finish, have time for lunch, have time before something

BE AVAILABLEA1

To be free during a period because you have no other plans or duties.

  • Do you have time tomorrow?
  • She had time to see us after work.
  • I never have time at weekends because I work both days.

How to use it: have time to do something (Do you have time to meet on Friday?); have time for someone/something (I have time for a visit this afternoon.)

Similar words: be free, be available

Opposites: be busy

Common phrases: have time tomorrow, have time this evening, have time for someone

Questions about have time

What does have time mean?

To have a long enough period to do something before another event or deadline.

What is have time in other languages?

Türkçe: yeterli zamanı olmak · Español: tener tiempo · Français: avoir le temps · Deutsch: genug Zeit haben · Italiano: avere tempo · 日本語: 時間がある

How do you pronounce have time?

It is pronounced /hæv ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use have time in a sentence?

We have time for lunch. She had time to check her answers before the exam ended.

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