Vocabulary - Time

The vocabulary set provided by KS2Gems is a comprehensive collection of terms related to the concept of time, tailored for educational purposes. It encompasses a wide array of words that signify various timeframes and periods, starting from the smallest units such as 'second', 'minute', and 'hour', to larger spans like 'day', 'week', 'fortnight', and 'month'. The vocabulary list also includes the days of the week from 'Monday' through 'Sunday', as well as the months of the year from 'January' to 'December'. Additionally, it covers the four seasons: 'Spring', 'Summer', 'Autumn', and 'Winter'.

Beyond these basics, the vocabulary extends to more specific and qualitative aspects of time. It includes words that describe relative time ('yesterday', 'tomorrow', 'before', 'after'), frequency ('always', 'sometimes', 'never', 'often', 'usually'), and speed ('quick', 'quicker', 'quickest', 'fast', 'faster', 'fastest', 'slow', 'slower', 'slowest'). The collection also introduces terms related to aging ('old', 'older', 'oldest', 'new', 'newer', 'newest') and comparative durations ('takes longer', 'takes less time'). To aid with the measurement and tracking of time, words such as 'clock', 'watch', 'timer', 'timetable', 'calendar', and 'date' are included, along with references to specific times of day ('morning', 'afternoon', 'evening', 'night', 'midnight', 'noon') and the distinction between 'am' and 'pm'. This vocabulary set serves as a fundamental resource for teaching and learning about the many facets of time.