Hours Meaning in English
word · lemma: hour
/ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/
OWRZ
/ˈaʊəz/
OW-uhz
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes; used to measure how long something lasts or the time of day.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal conversation. Often combined with numbers to express time length or open hours (e.g., 'business hours', 'working hours'). Don't confuse with 'hourly', which means 'every hour'.
Spanish: horasPortuguese (BR): horasPortuguese (PT): horasChinese (Simplified): 小时Chinese (Traditional): 小時Hindi: घंटेArabic: ساعاتBengali: ঘণ্টাRussian: часыJapanese: 時間Vietnamese: giờKorean: 시간Turkish: saatUrdu: گھنٹےIndonesian: jam
Example Sentences
She studies for three hours every day.
basic
The store is open for eight hours.
basic
We will meet in two hours.
basic
I worked ten hours straight yesterday.
natural
The office hours are from 9 am to 5 pm.
natural
I couldn't sleep for hours last night.
natural