LookItUp

time will tell

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtaɪm wəl ˈtɛl/ · UK /ˌtaɪm wəl ˈtel/

time will tell means: We must wait to see what happens before we can know the answer.

phrase

WAIT AND SEEB2

We must wait to see what happens before we can know the answer.

  • Will it work? Time will tell.
  • Only time will tell whether we made the right choice.
  • Time will tell if the new treatment helps.

How to use it: time will tell whether/if… (Time will tell whether their friendship lasts.)

Similar words: we will see

Common phrases: only time will tell, time will tell whether, time will tell if

Questions about time will tell

What does time will tell mean?

We must wait to see what happens before we can know the answer.

What is time will tell in other languages?

Türkçe: zaman gösterecek · Español: el tiempo lo dirá · Français: le temps le dira · Deutsch: die Zeit wird es zeigen · Italiano: il tempo lo dirà · 日本語: 時が経てばわかる

How do you pronounce time will tell?

In American English /ˌtaɪm wəl ˈtɛl/; in British English /ˌtaɪm wəl ˈtel/.

How do you use time will tell in a sentence?

Will it work? Time will tell. Only time will tell whether we made the right choice.

Learn time will tell while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

time will tell in other languages

More words