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hourly

|hour-ly|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈaʊrli/

🇬🇧

/ˈaʊəli/

every hour

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hourly' originates from the word 'hour,' which comes from the Old French 'hore,' derived from Latin 'hora,' meaning 'hour.'

Historical Evolution

'hour' changed from the Old English word 'hora' and eventually became the modern English word 'hour.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a division of time,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

occurring or done every hour.

The hourly news update keeps us informed.

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Adverb 1

at intervals of every hour.

The train departs hourly from the station.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41