Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oclock
adverb
/əˈklɒk/
Definition
A term used to indicate the time based on the hour, typically followed by a number.
Examples
- It’s three o’clock in the afternoon.
- The meeting starts at nine o’clock.
- He always arrives at six o’clock sharp.
Meaning
The word ‘oclock’ is derived from the phrase ‘of the clock’ and is used to specify the hour of the day.
Synonyms
- By the hour
- At the specified time
