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clock

/klɒk/

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.

Exemplos

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1

The clock in the kitchen says it is eight o'clock.

The time device in the kitchen shows it is 8:00.

2

The university tower houses a historic mechanical clock.

The school building has an old machine that tells time.

3

Check the clock; we need to leave now!

Look at the time; it is time for us to go!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
clock
Verb
clock
Advérbio
clockwise
Adjetivo
clockwise
Relacionado
clockwork
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Dica de memorização

Remember: A Clock is on a Block (a wall or table), but a Watch is on your Wrist (both start with W).

Quiz rápido

I woke up early because my alarm ___ rang at 6:00 AM.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: clock

Exemplos

1

The clock in the kitchen says it is eight o'clock.

everyday

The time device in the kitchen shows it is 8:00.

2

The university tower houses a historic mechanical clock.

formal

The school building has an old machine that tells time.

3

Check the clock; we need to leave now!

informal

Look at the time; it is time for us to go!

4

The experiment requires a highly accurate atomic clock.

academic

The scientific test needs a very precise time instrument.

5

Employees are required to punch the clock upon arrival.

business

Workers must record their start time when they get to work.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
clock
Verb
clock
Advérbio
clockwise
Adjetivo
clockwise
Relacionado
clockwork

Colocações comuns

alarm clock a clock that makes a sound to wake you up
digital clock a clock that shows numbers instead of hands
wall clock a clock designed to hang on a wall
set the clock to adjust the clock to the correct time
the clock strikes when a clock makes a sound at the start of an hour

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

clock vs watch

A watch is worn on your wrist, while a clock is kept in a room or on a building.

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Notas de uso

Use 'clock' for stationary timepieces. When talking about the time shown, you can say 'the clock says' or 'the clock reads'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'clock' for the device on their wrist; remember to use 'watch' for portable timepieces you wear.

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Dica de memorização

Remember: A Clock is on a Block (a wall or table), but a Watch is on your Wrist (both start with W).

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'clocca', which means bell.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one clock, two clocks Takes the singular verb: 'The clock is slow.' Usually used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one in a room.
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Contexto cultural

In some Chinese cultures, giving a clock as a gift is avoided because the phrase 'giving a clock' sounds like 'attending a funeral'.

Quiz rápido

I woke up early because my alarm ___ rang at 6:00 AM.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: clock

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