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Meaning of hour
A unit of time equal to sixty minutes.
Etymology of hour
The word "hour" comes from Old French "heure", from Latin "hora", from Greek "hōra", meaning 'season, hour', related to "hērinos", meaning 'of the year' or 'seasonal'.
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century to denote a period of time, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various connotations and uses.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A unit of time equal to sixty minutes, used as a measure of duration or time of day.
- A particular or appointed time for something to happen or be done.
- A period of time spent on a particular activity or in a particular place.
Usage Examples
- The meeting will start at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, sharp, so don't be late.
- She spent an hour at the gym, working out and lifting weights.
- The store is open for 24 hours, so you can shop at any time.
Antonyms
eternity
forever
infinity
perpetuity
immortality
timelessness
agelessness
endlessness
boundlessness
limitlessness
eternity
everlastingness
perpetualness
incessance
continuity
permanence
constancy
steadiness
stability.