simple time

ˈsɪmpəl taɪm

Definition

Definition of simple time - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

meter

TECH.

music rhythm with each beat divisible by two

TECH.

This song is written in simple time.
This piece uses simple time for easier dancing.
Simple time dominated folk songs of the era.

duple time

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Expressions with simple

simple as

adj.

very easy to understand or do

The instructions were simple as, so anyone could follow them.

keep it simple

reduce complexity so something is clearer and easier to do

When explaining the rules, keep it simple and skip the extra details.

simple as 123

adj.

very easy to do or understand

This math problem is simple as 123.

as simple as can be

adj.

extremely easy to understand or do

The instructions are as simple as can be.

pure and simple

adj.

straightforward without any complications

His explanation was pure and simple.

simple as that

adj.

very easy to understand or do

The instructions are simple as that, anyone can follow them.

Expressions with time

about time

exp.

referring to the concept of time

We talked about time and its mysteries.

in time

adv.

without being late

She arrived in time for the meeting.

take time

require a long period to happen or be done

Good things take time to develop..

time's up

exp.

the deadline has passed, there is no more time

Time's up, please put your pencils down.

ahead of time

adv.

before the expected moment or deadline

The report was submitted ahead of time.

have the time

be available to do something

I don't have the time to meet today.

out of time

adj.

having no time left to finish something

We were out of time to submit the project.

take your time

use as much time as needed

Take your time to answer the question.

any time now

adv.

very soon, within a short time

The bus should arrive any time now.

as time goes by

adv.

gradually, events develop as months go on

As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.

Terms with simple time included in their meaning

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think too much

overanalyze

spend too much time analyzing or pondering simple things

make a meal out of

exaggerate effort

spend too much time or effort on something simple

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French:temps simple, ...
German:einfacher Takt, ...
Italian:tempo semplice, ...
Spanish:compás simple, ...
Portuguese:compasso simples, ...
Chinese:单拍子, ...
Japanese:単純拍子, ...
Arabic:مِيزان بَسِيط, ...
Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל פָּשׁוּט, ...
Russian:простой размер, ...
Ukrainian:простий розмір, ...
Hindi:साधारण ताल, ...
Bengali:সরল মাত্রা, ...
Catalan:compàs simple, ...
Czech:jednoduchý takt, ...
Danish:simpel takt, ...
Dutch:eenvoudige maat, ...
Greek:απλό μέτρο, ...
Hungarian:egyszerű ütem, ...
Khmer:ចង្វាក់សាមញ្ញ, ...
Korean:단순박자, ...
Persian:زمان ساده, ...
Polish:metryka prosta, ...
Portuguese (BR):compasso simples, ...
Romanian:timp simplu, ...
Swedish:rak taktart, ...
Thai:จังหวะอย่างง่าย, ...
Turkish:basit zaman, ...
Vietnamese:nhịp đơn, ...

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Definition of simple time - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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