clock
A clock is a device used to measure, keep, and indicate time. It is usually found on walls, desks, or buildings rather than being worn on the body.
Exemples
3 sur 5The clock in the kitchen says it is eight o'clock.
The time device in the kitchen shows it is 8:00.
The university tower houses a historic mechanical clock.
The school building has an old machine that tells time.
Check the clock; we need to leave now!
Look at the time; it is time for us to go!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember: A Clock is on a Block (a wall or table), but a Watch is on your Wrist (both start with W).
Quiz rapide
I woke up early because my alarm ___ rang at 6:00 AM.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : clock
Exemples
The clock in the kitchen says it is eight o'clock.
everydayThe time device in the kitchen shows it is 8:00.
The university tower houses a historic mechanical clock.
formalThe school building has an old machine that tells time.
Check the clock; we need to leave now!
informalLook at the time; it is time for us to go!
The experiment requires a highly accurate atomic clock.
academicThe scientific test needs a very precise time instrument.
Employees are required to punch the clock upon arrival.
businessWorkers must record their start time when they get to work.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
around the clock
happening all day and all night without stopping
against the clock
doing something very fast to finish before a deadline
turn back the clock
to return to a situation or time in the past
Souvent confondu avec
A watch is worn on your wrist, while a clock is kept in a room or on a building.
Notes d'usage
Use 'clock' for stationary timepieces. When talking about the time shown, you can say 'the clock says' or 'the clock reads'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'clock' for the device on their wrist; remember to use 'watch' for portable timepieces you wear.
Astuce mémo
Remember: A Clock is on a Block (a wall or table), but a Watch is on your Wrist (both start with W).
Origine du mot
Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'clocca', which means bell.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In some Chinese cultures, giving a clock as a gift is avoided because the phrase 'giving a clock' sounds like 'attending a funeral'.
Quiz rapide
I woke up early because my alarm ___ rang at 6:00 AM.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : clock
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Plus de mots sur Home
dining room
A1A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.
garage
A1A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.
basement
A1A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.
balcony
A1A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.
porch
A1A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.
drawer
A1A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.
fridge
A1A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.
stove
A1A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.
microwave
A1A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.
washing machine
A1A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.
Commentaires (0)
Connectez-vous pour CommenterCommencez à apprendre les langues gratuitement
Commence Gratuitement