ஆங்கிலம்

hour

gb/ˈaʊɚ/ us/ˈaʊɚ/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 400
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0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் A1 quantity
1

unit of time equal to 60 minutes

A length of time that is sixty minutes long.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [number] hours
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hour' with 'o'clock', which refers to the specific time, not the duration.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
sixty minutes (Exact equivalent in duration, but more explicit in wording.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
minute (A smaller unit of time; one-sixtieth of an hour.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
rush hour |half an hour |hour-long |working hours |opening hours
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The meeting lasted two hours.
  • It takes about an hour to get there by car.
  • She waited for over an hour in the cold.
  • My flight leaves in three hours.
  • We worked extra hours to finish the project.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The movie is two hours long.
  • I sleep eight hours every night.
  • It takes one hour to cook this meal.
  • We waited for an hour at the bus stop.
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
2

specific clock time within the day

A certain time of day shown on a clock.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: at [number] o'clock / at [hour]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'hour' with 'o'clock' and use them together incorrectly, e.g., 'at 3 hour' instead of 'at 3 o'clock'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
time (A general term for a point in time, but less precise than 'hour'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
moment (A much shorter point in time; not measured as a full hour.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
early hours |late hours |after hours |small hours
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The store opens at the hour of nine.
  • They arrived at the appointed hour.
  • We agreed to meet at the hour of sunset.
  • The train left on the hour.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The class starts at nine o'clock.
  • I eat lunch at twelve o'clock every day.
  • The shop closes at six o'clock.
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
3

set period for work or activity

A set time when something happens, like work or school.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [adjective] hours
இணைச்சொற்கள்
shift (Specifically refers to a period of work, often in jobs with rotating schedules.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
off-hours (Times when a place is not open or people are not working.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
office hours |school hours |business hours |visiting hours
கருப்பொருள்கள்
work |education |time |business
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Visiting hours at the hospital end at 8 p.m.
  • School hours have been extended this year.
  • He works long hours during the holiday season.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The bank's business hours are from nine to five.
  • Our school hours are from eight to three.
  • Visiting hours are in the afternoon.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
4

period associated with a special event or mood

A short time when something special or important happens.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [adjective] hour
இணைச்சொற்கள்
moment (Can refer to a similar short period, but often shorter than 'hour' and more figurative.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
eternity (An extremely long or endless period of time, opposite to a short marked period.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hour of need |darkest hour |glorious hour
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time |events |emotions |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • In our hour of need, friends came to help.
  • It was the proudest hour of her career.
  • This is our darkest hour as a community.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • In my hour of need, my friend helped me.
  • Winning the game was his best hour.
  • It was the happiest hour of my life.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
hour
IPA
GB/ˈaʊɚ/
US/ˈaʊɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
hour (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (hour)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: hour
  • Plural: hours
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
hours noun
Core family
hourly adjective B1
Related words
hourglass noun hourlong adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

after hours

1
/ˈæftɚ ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase

time after regular business closes

The time after a business or office has closed for the day.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We met at the bar after hours.
  • The store offers after-hours customer service by phone.

happy hour

1
/hˈæpi ˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase informal

discount drink period at bars/restaurants

A short time in a bar or restaurant when drinks are cheaper than usual.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Let's meet for happy hour after work.
  • Happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. here.

on the hour

1
/ˈɔn ðə ˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase

exactly at each full hour mark

At exactly one o'clock, two o'clock, etc., not before or after.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The train departs on the hour every hour.
  • News bulletins are broadcast on the hour.

small hours

1
/smˈɔl ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase

very early morning after midnight

The early morning hours after midnight and before sunrise.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He stayed up until the small hours studying.
  • We finally went to bed in the small hours.

rush hour

1
/ɹˈʌʃ ˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase

Time with heavy commuter traffic

The time when many people travel to or from work and roads are very busy.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Traffic is always bad during rush hour.
  • Traffic is terrible during rush hour.
  • I try to leave work early to avoid rush hour.
  • I always leave early to avoid rush hour.

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