Mastering time expressions is key to effective communication in any language. In this post, we’ll explore 50 time expressions, categorized into present, past, and future tenses, with example sentences to enhance your understanding and usage.

Time Expressions Words List

Here are time expression words for present, past, and future tense;

Time Expressions in Example Sentences

Present Tense:

1. Now: “I am studying now.”
2. Currently: “She is currently working on her project.”
3. Today: “We have a meeting scheduled for today.”
4. These days: “These days, I prefer to walk to work.”
5. At the moment: “He is busy at the moment.”
6. Nowadays: “Nowadays, people rely heavily on technology.”
7. This week: “I have an important exam this week.”
8. This month: “They are planning to move this month.”
9. This year: “This year, we are focusing on improving our health.”
10. In this era: “In this era, digital communication is vital.”
11. In recent times: “In recent times, there has been a surge in online shopping.”
12. At present: “At present, the store is closed for renovations.”
13. As of now: “As of now, the meeting is still scheduled for 3 PM.”
14. Presently: “She is presently working on a new novel.”
15. At this time: “At this time, we are not accepting new clients.”

Past Tense:

1. Yesterday: “I met him yesterday.”
2. Last night: “We watched a movie last night.”
3. Last week: “She went on a trip last week.”
4. Last month: “They moved into their new house last month.”
5. Last year: “Last year, we traveled across Europe.”
6. In the past: “In the past, letters were the main form of communication.”
7. Previously: “He had previously worked as a journalist.”
8. Once: “I once visited that remote island.”
9. Formerly: “This building was formerly a museum.”
10. Long ago: “Long ago, knights defended the realm.”
11. In those days: “In those days, we had to walk five miles to school.”
12. Earlier: “I saw her earlier in the supermarket.”
13. Back then: “Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.”
14. At that time: “At that time, I was living in New York.”
15. Years ago: “Years ago, this was all farmland.”

Future Tense:

1. Tomorrow: “I will start my new job tomorrow.”
2. Next week: “We’re going on vacation next week.”
3. Next month: “She’ll graduate next month.”
4. Next year: “Next year, we plan to buy a house.”
5. Soon: “He will be here soon.”
6. Later: “Let’s go out for dinner later.”
7. In the future: “In the future, cars might fly.”
8. Eventually: “Eventually, I want to start my own business.”
9. Someday: “Someday, I hope to travel the world.”
10. In a while: “I haven’t seen them in a while; maybe they’ll visit us soon.”
11. Upcoming: “Are you attending the upcoming conference?”
12. Shortly: “The meeting will begin shortly.”
13. In the near future: “I plan to learn a new language in the near future.”
14. Before long: “Before long, you’ll get the hang of it.”
15. In due time: “In due time, all your efforts will pay off.”

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