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O'clock

adverb
/əʊˈklɒk/
Word Frequency: 15.3

Definitions

1.adverb(modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral.
"(rare, nonstandard) What o'clock is it?"
2.adverbIn conjunction with a term representing an action or event that occurs daily, indicates the time that said action or event occurs, or first occurs.
3.adverb(with a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead and three being to the right.

Synonyms

timehouralarmatomicbackchungcountcountingdayhoursrear
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