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What words describe and compare time?

Let's look at the words we can use to talk about time.

Time is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years.

When we compare time we use words like first, earlier, slower, later, last, faster to compare one activity to another.

Watch: How to compare time

Watch the video below to learn some key words you need to tell the time.

Example 1

Neil finished reading his book earlier than Jasmine and Peter.

We could also say.

• Neil finished his book first.
• Jasmine and Peter finished their books later.
• Peter finished his book last.

Example 2

We can also look at clocks to identify the latest time and compare time on clocks.

There are two planes flying to Barcelona tomorrow morning.

The times they arrive are on the clocks above.

The first plane arrives at 7 o'clock.

The second plane arrives at 8 o'clock.

The first plane arrives earlier than the second plane.

The second plane arrives later than the first plane.

Activity

Can you put these measurements of time in order?