Cool MateWe have time vs We still have time
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
We have time
Top 1,000 (very common)
We still have time
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: We have time
| We have time | We still have time | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //wiː hæv taɪm//🇺🇸 //wi hæv taɪm// | 🇬🇧 //wiː stɪl hæv taɪm//🇺🇸 //wi stɪl hæv taɪm// |
| Meaning | We can do something later. | We still have time left to do something. |
| Example | We have time to finish this project later. | We still have time to finish the project before the deadline. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | have enough time, have more time, have a lot of time | have time, still have time, we have enough time |
| Common mistakes | Using the phrase when already late., Confusing with 'We don't have time' for urgent situations., Mispronouncing 'time' as 'thyme'. | Omitting 'still' can change the meaning., Confusing with 'We have no time' - it has the opposite meaning., Using inappropriately in urgent situations. |
| Usage notes | Use in informal and formal situations to express available time; often used to ease pressure or anxiety about deadlines. | Used to indicate that there is sufficient time remaining to complete an action. Common in casual conversations and can be used in both spoken and written English. |
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Frequently asked questions: We have time vs We still have time
What's the difference between We have time and We still have time?
We have time: We can do something later. We still have time: We still have time left to do something.
Which is more common: We have time and We still have time?
We have time is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
We have time: We have time to finish this project later. We still have time: We still have time to finish the project before the deadline.
Can I use We have time and We still have time interchangeably?
Not always. We have time and We still have time are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.