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Hours Meaning in English

word · lemma: hour

/ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/
OWRZ
/ˈaʊəz/
OW-uhz

Definición

A unit of time equal to 60 minutes; used to measure how long something lasts or the time of day.

Uso & Matices

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'.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

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