24 hours: meaning, definitions and examples
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24 hours
[ ˈtwɛn·ti fɔr ˈaʊərz ]
time measurement
A period of 24 hours; one full day and night
Synonyms
day, entire day, full day.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| 24 hours |
This term is typically used in formal or specific contexts, such as in business, health services, and technical descriptions, to emphasize precision in time.
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| day |
A general term used in everyday language to refer to the period from sunrise to sunset, or a 24-hour period.
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| full day |
Similar to 'entire day', but often implies a day filled with activities or work without any significant break.
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| entire day |
Used to emphasize the completeness of a day's duration, often highlighting that something continues without interruption for the whole day.
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Examples of usage
- The store is open 24 hours a day.
- I have to work for 24 hours straight.
Translations
Translations of the word "24 hours" in other languages:
🇵🇹 24 horas
🇮🇳 24 घंटे
🇩🇪 24 Stunden
🇮🇩 24 jam
🇺🇦 24 години
🇵🇱 24 godziny
🇯🇵 24時間
🇫🇷 24 heures
🇪🇸 24 horas
🇹🇷 24 saat
🇰🇷 24시간
🇸🇦 24 ساعة
🇨🇿 24 hodiny
🇸🇰 24 hodín
🇨🇳 24小时
🇸🇮 24 ure
🇮🇸 24 klukkustundir
🇰🇿 24 сағат
🇬🇪 24 საათი
🇦🇿 24 saat
🇲🇽 24 horas
Etymology
The concept of dividing the day into 24 hours dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Babylonians. The 24-hour day was eventually standardized by the Romans. The modern 24-hour clock system with midnight as the starting point was introduced in the 14th century.