o'clock

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Synonyms: oclock, o clock

Antonyms: oclock, o clock

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Adverb

1. {{lb|en|modifying a numeral, one to twelve}} In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the [[time]] within a twelve-hour period ([[midnight]] to [[noon]] or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking [[corresponding]] to the [[designated]] numeral, i.e., at the hour.
2. {{lb|en|jocular|informal}} {{n-g|Used to indicate that it is time to do a specific action, or time for a specific action to occur.}}
3. {{lb|en|with a numeral, one to twelve}} In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly [[ahead]] on a horizontal plane, or directly up on a vertical plane, and three being to the [[right]] on either.

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