Definition of o'clock O'clock

/ʌklɑˈk/ - [uklak] - o'clock

We found 5 definitions of o'clock from 2 different sources.

What does o'clock mean?

Adverb
o'clock - according to the clock; "it's three o'clock in Tokyo now"

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o'clock (Adverb)
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.
o'clock (Adverb)
In conjunction with a term representing an action or event that occurs daily, indicates the time that said action or event occurs, or first occurs.
o'clock (Adverb)
In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead and three being to the right.
o'clock (Adverb)
Used to indicate direction on a plane, often vertical with 12 o'clock being straight up, representing a projection of the speaker’s field of vision.