hours (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /aʊərz/

Definition

A period of time equal to 60 minutes; the time of day as shown on a clock.

Examples

• The journey took several hours.

• What are your working hours?

• It's getting late; we should leave in a few hours.

How to Use hours

hours of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the duration or type of hours. — "She spent hours of her day studying."

hours on end (idiom)

For a very long time without stopping. — "He played video games for hours on end."

Synonyms of hours

Words with a similar meaning to hours:

• time
• period
• duration
• term

Antonyms of hours

Words with the opposite meaning to hours:

• minutes
• seconds

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