hourly
word
Definition
Relating to every hour or something that is measured, paid, or happening each hour. Commonly used to talk about pay rates, schedules, or repeated actions.
Usage & Nuances
'Hourly' can be an adjective ('hourly wage') or an adverb ('charged hourly'). Common in job/pay contexts: 'hourly rate', 'hourly employee'. Not used for fixed salaries or daily schedules. Don't confuse with 'every hour' when referring to frequency.
Spanish: por hora - cada horaPortuguese (BR): por hora - a cada horaPortuguese (PT): por hora - a cada horaChinese (Simplified): 每小时的 - 按小时Chinese (Traditional): 每小時的 - 按小時Hindi: प्रति घंटा - हर घंटेArabic: بالساعة - كل ساعة
Example Sentences
The workers get an hourly wage.
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Buses leave the station on an hourly schedule.
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We are paid hourly for our work.
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Do you know the hourly rate for babysitting around here?
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The security guard checks the building hourly during the night.
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She went from a salaried position to an hourly job at the café.
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