A1noun 1K

Hour

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈaʊə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈaʊər/"]/

Meaning of Hour

60 minutes; one of the 24 parts that a day is divided into

In simple words: A period of 60 minutes.

Hour in a sentence

• The meeting will start in one hour.
• Can you lend me an hour of your time?
• We studied for three hours yesterday.
• The store opens at 9 AM and closes in one hour.
• He ran a mile in less than an hour.
• An hour ago, I finished my work.
• They spent the hour discussing their plans.
• The lecture will last for two hours.

How to use Hour

Use 'hour' to talk about time duration. It's appropriate in all contexts when referring to time, but avoid using it in very casual speech for specific times, where 'o'clock' may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of the phrase 'time flies in an hour' to remember it measures time.

Related words

Collocations with Hour

• full
• solid
• contact
• take
• spend
• waste
• go by
• pass
• by the hour
• for an hour
• in an hour
• half an hour
• hour after hour
• in an hour’s time
• lunch
• peak
• rush
• spend
• hour of
• office
• opening
• visiting
• work
• keep
• after hour
• out of hour
• darkest
• finest
• antisocial
• come
• between the hours of
• hour of
• your hour of need
• chime
• strike
• on the hour
• past the hour
• to the hour

Synonyms for Hour

• 60 minutes
• time period
• session

Opposites of Hour

• minute
• second

Common mistakes with Hour

• 'Hour' is often confused with 'hourly' when describing frequency.
• Learners may forget to use a singular form for 'one hour' and might incorrectly say 'one hours'.

Frequently asked questions about Hour

What does Hour mean?

A period of 60 minutes.

What is the definition of Hour?

60 minutes; one of the 24 parts that a day is divided into

How do you use Hour in a sentence?

The meeting will start in one hour.

Can you give another example of Hour?

Can you lend me an hour of your time?

What are synonyms for Hour?

Common alternatives include 60 minutes, time period, session.

What is the opposite of Hour?

Opposite meanings include minute, second.

What words go with Hour?

It commonly pairs with full, solid, contact, take, spend, waste, go by, pass, by the hour, for an hour, in an hour, half an hour, hour after hour, in an hour’s time, lunch, peak, rush, spend, hour of, office, opening, visiting, work, keep, after hour, out of hour, darkest, finest, antisocial, come, between the hours of, hour of, your hour of need, chime, strike, on the hour, past the hour, to the hour.

What are common mistakes when using Hour?

'Hour' is often confused with 'hourly' when describing frequency. Learners may forget to use a singular form for 'one hour' and might incorrectly say 'one hours'.

How do you pronounce Hour?

US: /["/ˈaʊər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hour?

Use 'hour' to talk about time duration. It's appropriate in all contexts when referring to time, but avoid using it in very casual speech for specific times, where 'o'clock' may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Hour?

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