clip and time share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. clip means “a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun”. time means “an instance or single occasion for some event”. time is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈklɪp/
1.n.a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
2.n.an instance or single occasion for some event
“this time he succeeded”
3.n.any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
/ˈtaɪm/
1.n.an instance or single occasion for some event
“this time he succeeded”
2.n.a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
“take time to smell the roses”
3.n.an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
“the time of year for planting”
| clip | time | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈklɪp/ | /ˈtaɪm/ |
| Said | klip | tahym |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 4 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | noun, verb |
| Senses | 11 | 15 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | cartridge holder, cartridge clip, magazine | clip |
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