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Hours

🇬🇧 UK //aʊəz// 🇺🇸 US //aʊərz//

Meaning of Hours

A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

In simple words: A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Hours in a sentence

• There are twenty-four hours in a day.
• I spent five hours studying for the exam.
• After a few hours, the rain stopped.
• The meeting lasted for several hours.
• Open hours for the store are from 9 AM to 5 PM.

How to use Hours

Use 'hours' to measure time in a general sense. Avoid using in very formal contexts; prefer 'hours' with numerical values for clarity.

Grammar pattern

countable + plural

Memory hint

Think of 'hours' as 'how many' minutes are in a day.

Related words

Collocations with Hours

• work hours
• open hours
• study hours
• consulting hours
• extra hours

Synonyms for Hours

• time
• period
• duration

Opposites of Hours

• moments
• seconds
• instants

Common mistakes with Hours

• Confused with 'hour' vs 'hours' (singular vs plural).
• Using 'hours' incorrectly with uncountable nouns.
• Omitting the word 'hours' when discussing time durations.

Frequently asked questions about Hours

What does Hours mean?

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

What is the definition of Hours?

A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

How do you use Hours in a sentence?

There are twenty-four hours in a day.

Can you give another example of Hours?

I spent five hours studying for the exam.

What are synonyms for Hours?

Common alternatives include time, period, duration.

What is the opposite of Hours?

Opposite meanings include moments, seconds, instants.

What words go with Hours?

It commonly pairs with work hours, open hours, study hours, consulting hours, extra hours.

What are common mistakes when using Hours?

Confused with 'hour' vs 'hours' (singular vs plural). Using 'hours' incorrectly with uncountable nouns. Omitting the word 'hours' when discussing time durations.

How do you pronounce Hours?

US: //aʊərz//, UK: //aʊəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hours?

Use 'hours' to measure time in a general sense. Avoid using in very formal contexts; prefer 'hours' with numerical values for clarity.