Welcome to our blog post about “Time Order Words in English”! Here, we’ll explore simple words that help us understand when things happen. They’re like clues in a story, showing us the sequence of events. Perfect for beginners, this guide will make learning these words easy and fun!
What are Time Order Words?
Time order words are special words in English that help us describe the sequence of events or actions. They indicate when things happen, like “first,” “next,” and “last.” Using these words, we can clearly explain the order of events in a story or a list of instructions.
Time Order Words
Below are time order words:
FIRST
Use this to start a sequence of events.
Example: First, I wake up and brush my teeth.
More words:
- At the beginning
- At first
- Embark
- Commence
- At the onset
- Starting with
- From this point
- In the first place
- Before
- To begin
- Finally
- Eventually
LAST
This word shows what happens after the first action.
Example: Next, I have breakfast.
More Words:
- At the end
- At last
- Hereafter
- Last of all
- In conclusion
- In the end
- Final
- Afterwards
BEFORE
Use this word when you want to indicate that one thing happens earlier than another.
Example: Before I eat dinner, I always wash my hands.
More Words:
- Not long ago
- In the past
- Prior to
- Previously
- Once
- Earlier
- Up until that time
- Yesterday
- Preceding
- Formerly
SOMETIMES
This word is used to talk about things that happen occasionally, but not always.
Example: Sometimes, I walk to school instead of taking the bus.
More Words:
- From time to time
- At times
- Rarely
- Periodically
- Gradually
- Seldom
- Some of the time
- Occasionally
NEXT
We’ve already mentioned “Next,” but let’s look at another example. It shows what happens immediately after the first action.
Example: Next, I do my math homework before reading a book.
More Words:
- After a while
- Second
- After a few days
- Right after
- Following
- Soon
- Consequently
- Since
- After that
- Third
- In turn
- Tomorrow
- Henceforth
- Soon after
- In time
- Then
- As soon as
- Shortly
- After
- Not long after
THEN
It’s like saying “after that” in a simple way.
Example: Then, I get dressed for school.
More Words:
- Subsequently
- Following that
- Consequently
- In succession
- Without delay
- Right afterward
- Without further ado
- Straightaway
- Immediately after
- In short order
LATER
This word tells us something happens after a bit of time.
Example: Later, I go to my piano class.
More Words:
- After a while
- Subsequently
- Following that
- In due course
- Afterwards
- In the later part
- At a later time
- Down the line
- Eventually
- In a while
- In the near future
- Shortly after
- In time
- Soon after
- Afterwards
AFTER
It’s used to show one thing follows another.
Example: After my homework, I watch TV.
More Words:
- Subsequently
- Following
- Afterwards
- Later on
- In the wake of
- Following that
- Subsequent to
- In the aftermath
- In the course of
- As a result of
FINALLY
This word indicates the last item or action in a series.
Example: Finally, I go to bed.
More Words:
- In conclusion
- To sum it up
- Ultimately
- In the end
- As a final point
- To wrap it up
- In summary
- Lastly
- To conclude
- In the final analysis
- In the last place
- To finish off
- Ultimately
- In closing
- In the ultimate analysis
Also Read: Time Vocabulary Words
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