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stopwatch

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for stopwatch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A handheld or wearable timer used to measure exactly how long something takes.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

stop watch

How to use stopwatch

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

click a stopwatch time with a stopwatch

Etymology

From stop plus watch.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stopwatch” mean?

The word “stopwatch” means a handheld or wearable timer used to measure exactly how long something takes. In plain terms, a device for precisely timing an activity from start to finish.

How do you use “stopwatch” in a sentence?

Here is “stopwatch” used in a sentence: “The coach clicked the stopwatch as the runners crossed the line.”

What part of speech is “stopwatch”?

“Stopwatch” is a noun.

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