O’clock: meaning, definitions and examples
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o’clock
[ əˈklɒk ]
time
Used to specify the exact time when something should happen. It is a contraction of 'of the clock'.
Synonyms
exactly, sharp.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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o’clock |
Used to indicate the exact hour when telling time. It is typically used in informal or everyday conversation.
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sharp |
Used to indicate exactness in time with a sense of urgency or importance. It gives a strict or definitive timeline.
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exactly |
Indicates precise accuracy and is used not only in the context of time but also to emphasize the correctness or preciseness of any statement or detail.
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Examples of usage
- The meeting is at 3 o'clock.
- I'll meet you at 6 o'clock sharp.
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
Etymology
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.