The time - What's the time?

[Van Khanh]

Hi,

Please read: What's the time?

Besides the meaning "What time is it?", does "what's the time?" have another meaning?

Thanks
K

[Yankee]

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"What's the time?" could also possibly mean "How long did it take?" or "How much time has elapsed so far?" - for example, when a participant in a race is being timed.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[Van Khanh]

Hi,

When my friend invite me to his party. If I'd like to ask him the time, can I say:

What's the time?

Thanks
K

[Yankee]

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I wouldn't.

Instead you could just say "What time?" or "What time does it start?" or "What time shall I be there?" etc.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[Alan]

Hi,