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o’clock

 

[ əˈklɒk ]

Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

time

Used to specify the exact time when something should happen. It is a contraction of 'of the clock'.

Synonyms

exactly, sharp

Examples of usage

  • The meeting is at 3 o'clock.
  • I'll meet you at 6 o'clock sharp.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

An informal way of referring to a point in time, especially when emphasizing punctuality or a specific time.

Synonyms

hour, time

Examples of usage

  • We should be there at 8 o'clock.
  • Don't be late, we agreed on 9 o'clock.

Translations

Translations of the word "o’clock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em ponto

🇮🇳 बजे

🇩🇪 Uhr

🇮🇩 tepat

🇺🇦 о годині

🇵🇱 punkt

🇯🇵 時

🇫🇷 heure

🇪🇸 en punto

🇹🇷 saat

🇰🇷 시

🇸🇦 بالضبط

🇨🇿 hodina

🇸🇰 hodina

🇨🇳 点

🇸🇮 točno

🇮🇸 klukkan

🇰🇿 сағат

🇬🇪 საათი

🇦🇿 saat

🇲🇽 en punto

Word origin

The term 'o'clock' originates from Middle English and was first used in the 15th century. It is a contraction of 'of the clock', indicating a specific time. The use of 'o'clock' has since become a common way to specify time in English.