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The hour has grown late

🇬🇧 UK //ðiː aʊə hæz ɡrəʊn leɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ði aʊər hæz ɡroʊn leɪt//

Meaning of The hour has grown late

It is late in the day, indicating time has passed.

In simple words: It is now a late time of day.

The hour has grown late in a sentence

• As I looked at my watch, I realized the hour has grown late.
• The hour has grown late; we need to finish our meeting soon.
• In the quiet of the evening, I thought to myself, the hour has grown late.
• Don't worry, I will walk you home since the hour has grown late.

How to use The hour has grown late

Use this phrase when discussing time, especially in a formal context. It's not commonly used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

chunk

Memory hint

Think of a clock that is getting close to midnight.

Related words

Collocations with The hour has grown late

• the hour has grown late
• late in the day
• the hour is late

Synonyms for The hour has grown late

• it’s getting late
• the time is late
• it’s late now

Common mistakes with The hour has grown late

• Using 'the hours' instead of 'the hour'.
• Forgetting to include 'has' in the phrase.
• Using it in contexts that aren't time-related.

Frequently asked questions about The hour has grown late

What does The hour has grown late mean?

It is now a late time of day.

What is the definition of The hour has grown late?

It is late in the day, indicating time has passed.

How do you use The hour has grown late in a sentence?

As I looked at my watch, I realized the hour has grown late.

Can you give another example of The hour has grown late?

The hour has grown late; we need to finish our meeting soon.

What are synonyms for The hour has grown late?

Common alternatives include it’s getting late, the time is late, it’s late now.

What words go with The hour has grown late?

It commonly pairs with the hour has grown late, late in the day, the hour is late.

What are common mistakes when using The hour has grown late?

Using 'the hours' instead of 'the hour'. Forgetting to include 'has' in the phrase. Using it in contexts that aren't time-related.

How do you pronounce The hour has grown late?

US: //ði aʊər hæz ɡroʊn leɪt//, UK: //ðiː aʊə hæz ɡrəʊn leɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The hour has grown late?

Use this phrase when discussing time, especially in a formal context. It's not commonly used in casual conversation.