Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wee-hours
noun
/wiː ˈaʊərz/
Definition
The early hours of the morning, typically just before dawn.
Examples
- She often studies in the wee-hours of the morning, finding it peaceful and quiet.
- They stayed up until the wee-hours, discussing their plans for the future.
- In the wee hours, the streets were deserted, creating an eerie calm.
Meaning
The phrase ‘wee hours’ refers to the time from midnight to the early morning, often when most people are asleep, and only a few are awake.
Synonyms
- early morning
- small hours
- dawn
- predawn
