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.
Exemplos
3 de 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!
Família de palavras
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
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
A watch is worn on your wrist, while a clock is kept in a room or on a building.
Notas de uso
Use 'clock' for stationary timepieces. When talking about the time shown, you can say 'the clock says' or 'the clock reads'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'clock' for the device on their wrist; remember to use 'watch' for portable timepieces you wear.
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).
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'clocca', which means bell.
Padrões gramaticais
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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