Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hour-after-hour
Phrase
/ˈaʊər ˌæf.tər ˈaʊər/
Definition
A term used to describe something that happens continuously for an extended period of time, typically referring to the passage of hours with persistence or repetition.
Examples
- She practiced the piano hour after hour, determined to master her piece.
- He waited hour after hour for the train to arrive.
- They worked on the project hour after hour without a break.
Meaning
The phrase conveys a sense of an ongoing or repetitive activity that occurs over multiple hours.
Synonyms
- Continuously
- Endlessly
- Relentlessly
- Persistently
