time of day
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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clock time
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the hour is getting late
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