sleep

  sleep (the natural state of rest during which you become unconscious): I awoke suddenly from a deep sleep. nap (a short sleep, usually during the day): I will take a nap after lunch. doze (a light sleep, usually for a short time): I sat on the sofa and fell into …

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at one time

  at one time (at a certain time in the past) At one time, he didn’t have money to buy food for himself, but now he is very rich. At one time, I used to go swimming every day.   envocabulary.com

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time out of mind

  time out of mind (distant past beyond memory) This statue has stood here time out of mind. They have lived in cave houses since time out of mind.   envocabulary.com

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borrow vs. lend

  borrow (to get something from someone temporarily) I borrowed some money from a friend. Can I borrow your pen?   lend (to give something to someone temporarily) Can you lend me a hundred dollars until tomorrow? I can’t lend you, my car.     envocabulary.com

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in time vs. on time

  in time (early enough, within the time limit) We came home just in time; it’s starting to rain. The check arrived just in time. We flew to Miami the next day.   on time (at the appointed time, neither later nor early) I have always paid my bills on …

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