O'clock
adverb
Used to indicate the time at a specific hour, typically followed by a number.
The meeting starts at five o'clock.
Often appears as...
- three o'clock
- two o'clock
Usage tips
Neutral
General
adverb
Used to indicate the time at a specific hour, typically followed by a number.
The meeting starts at five o'clock.
Often appears as...
- three o'clock
- two o'clock
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Timing
In everyday conversation, 'o'clock' is an essential phrase when discussing time.
We need to meet at six o'clock.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Events
Use 'o'clock' for formal settings to indicate exact times.
The ceremony will begin at seven o'clock.
Pro Tip 3/3Practicing with Numbers
Be familiar with the hour numbers to use 'o'clock' correctly in spoken language.
Can you tell me the time? It's half past three o'clock.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Timing
In everyday conversation, 'o'clock' is an essential phrase when discussing time.
We need to meet at six o'clock.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Events
Use 'o'clock' for formal settings to indicate exact times.
The ceremony will begin at seven o'clock.
Pro Tip 3/3Practicing with Numbers
Be familiar with the hour numbers to use 'o'clock' correctly in spoken language.
Can you tell me the time? It's half past three o'clock.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Timing
In everyday conversation, 'o'clock' is an essential phrase when discussing time.
We need to meet at six o'clock.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Events
Use 'o'clock' for formal settings to indicate exact times.
The ceremony will begin at seven o'clock.
Pro Tip 3/3Practicing with Numbers
Be familiar with the hour numbers to use 'o'clock' correctly in spoken language.
Can you tell me the time? It's half past three o'clock.
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