Phrase guide

have the time

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • I'll finish my book when I have the time.
  • I can't do it yet: I don't have the time.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To know the current time, or be able to consult a device which does.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Excuse me, sir: do you have the time? I think I'm late for work.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: van ideje — To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do
  • Hungarian: ráér — To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do
  • Hungarian: odajut — To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do
  • Polish: mieć czas — To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do
  • Russian: иметь время (imetʹ vremja) — To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do
  • Hungarian: megmondaná/meg tudná mondani, mennyi az idő/hány óra? — To know the current time, or be able to consult a device which does
  • Polish: wiedzieć, która jest godzina — To know the current time, or be able to consult a device which does
  • Russian: знать, сколько времени (znatʹ, skolʹko vremeni) — To know the current time, or be able to consult a device which does