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Clock

🇬🇧 UK /["/klɒk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/klɑːk/"]/

Meaning of Clock

an instrument for measuring and showing time, in a room, on the wall of a building or on a computer screen (not worn or carried like a watch)

In simple words: A tool that shows time.

Clock in a sentence

• I looked at the clock and realized I was late for my meeting.
• The clock on the wall ticks loudly in the quiet room.
• He broke the clock when he dropped it from the table.
• The clock strikes twelve every night.

How to use Clock

Use 'clock' when talking about a device for measuring time. It's common in everyday language. Avoid using it in very formal contexts unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'tick-tock' sound, which reminds you of a clock.

Related words

Collocations with Clock

• accurate
• 12-hour
• 24-hour
• reset
• set
• wind
• beep
• buzz
• chime (something)
• face
• tower
• radio
• against the clock
• around the clock
• round the clock
• the dial of a clock
• the face of a clock
• the hands of a clock

Synonyms for Clock

• timepiece
• chronometer
• watch
• timer
• hourglass

Opposites of Clock

• timeless
• indeterminate

Common mistakes with Clock

• Confusing 'clock' with 'watch' - a clock is stationary, while a watch is portable.
• Saying 'the clock's hands' when referring to digital clocks.
• Using 'clock' to describe time in phrases that typically use 'time', like 'What time is it?' instead of 'What is the clock?'

Frequently asked questions about Clock

What does Clock mean?

A tool that shows time.

What is the definition of Clock?

an instrument for measuring and showing time, in a room, on the wall of a building or on a computer screen (not worn or carried like a watch)

How do you use Clock in a sentence?

I looked at the clock and realized I was late for my meeting.

Can you give another example of Clock?

The clock on the wall ticks loudly in the quiet room.

What are synonyms for Clock?

Common alternatives include timepiece, chronometer, watch, timer, hourglass.

What is the opposite of Clock?

Opposite meanings include timeless, indeterminate.

What words go with Clock?

It commonly pairs with accurate, 12-hour, 24-hour, reset, set, wind, beep, buzz, chime (something), face, tower, radio, against the clock, around the clock, round the clock, the dial of a clock, the face of a clock, the hands of a clock.

What are common mistakes when using Clock?

Confusing 'clock' with 'watch' - a clock is stationary, while a watch is portable. Saying 'the clock's hands' when referring to digital clocks. Using 'clock' to describe time in phrases that typically use 'time', like 'What time is it?' instead of 'What is the clock?'

How do you pronounce Clock?

US: /["/klɑːk/"]/, UK: /["/klɒk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clock?

Use 'clock' when talking about a device for measuring time. It's common in everyday language. Avoid using it in very formal contexts unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Clock?

"Clock" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.