Hour

usgb/ˈaʊər/
noun

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

I waited for an hour at the bus stop.
Visual representation of "hour" - A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Often appears as...

  • one hour
  • half an hour
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Duration Reference

Use 'hour' when indicating the length of time something takes.

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The test will last an hour.
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Approximation

'About an hour' implies a rough estimate, not exactly 60 minutes.

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I'll be back in about an hour.
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Common Phrases

'On the hour' means when the clock strikes a full hour.

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The show starts on the hour.
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