About time

adverb

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.adverbClose to the right time.

"It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church."

2.adverbFar past the desired time.

"About time too, if you ask me! We've been waiting about 45 minutes for it!"

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