Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twenty-four hours
Phrase
ˌtwɛntiˈfɔr ˈaʊərz
Definition
The duration of a full day, consisting of 24 hours.
Examples
- The event lasted for twenty-four hours straight.
- She stayed awake for twenty-four hours to complete the project.
- After twenty-four hours, the food must be discarded.
Meaning
Twenty-four hours represent the period from one midnight to the next, or from one midnight to the next midnight, covering a full daily cycle.
Synonyms
- Day
- 24-hour period
- Full day
