CEFR A1

hours

noun

Meaning

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?

Synonyms: time, period, duration, term

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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?

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."

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