clock
word
Definition
A clock is a device that shows the time. It usually stays in one place, such as on a wall, desk, or building, unlike a watch, which you wear.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a timepiece in a place: 'wall clock', 'alarm clock'. Learners often confuse it with 'watch'—you wear a watch, but you look at a clock on the wall or table. It is also used in expressions like 'against the clock' and as a verb in informal contexts ('clock the speed', 'clock in').
Example Sentences
The clock on the wall is very old.
basic
I looked at the clock and saw it was ten.
basic
The kitchen clock stopped last night.
basic
Can you move that clock? It keeps ticking during the call.
natural
We were watching the clock the whole meeting, waiting for it to end.
natural
That giant clock in the station is where everyone agrees to meet.
natural