time of day

Thân thiện

The clock on the wall shows the time of day.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific point in the 24-hour cycle; clock time: Refers to a particular hour or moment as indicated by a clock, often used to denote how late or early it is.

Usage

• The phrase "time of day" is used to inquire about or state the current hour.
• It is commonly used in questions like "What time of day is it?" or statements noting the progression of hours, such as "the time of day is getting late."
• It refers to the abstract concept of clock time, not a duration or period.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to give someone the time of day": To pay attention to or acknowledge someone. This is an idiomatic expression distinct from the literal meaning.
  • He was so rude that he wouldn't even give me the time of day.

Variants and Related Words

• Time (n): The indefinite continued progress of existence. A more general term.
• Hour (n): A period of 60 minutes; a specific point of time measured in hours and minutes.
• Clock time (n): Time as measured by a clock (a direct synonym).

Synonyms

• Clock time
• Hour

Related Phrases

• What time is it?: A common question synonymous with asking for the "time of day."

Related Idioms

• "Not give someone the time of day": To refuse to speak to or acknowledge someone; to ignore someone completely.
  • After the argument, she wouldn't give him the time of day.

Học thuật

Noun

1. clock time
   • the hour is getting late

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hour