hourly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊərli/

Definition

Happening or produced once every hour.

Examples

• The factory produces a large quantity of goods on an hourly basis.

• We receive hourly updates on the weather forecast.

• The security guard makes hourly rounds of the building.

How to Use hourly

hourly basis (collocation)

Happening or calculated once every hour. — "The stock market is monitored on an hourly basis."

hourly wage (collocation)

The amount of money paid for one hour of work. — "The new employee is paid an hourly wage of $12."

hourly rate (collocation)

The price charged for a service or product for each hour. — "Lawyers often charge a high hourly rate for their expertise."

Synonyms of hourly

Words with a similar meaning to hourly:

• frequently
• regularly
• periodically
• punctually

Antonyms of hourly

Words with the opposite meaning to hourly:

• daily
• infrequently

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