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1hourly
adverb hour·ly \ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē\
Definition of HOURLY
: at or during every hour; also : frequently, continually
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First Known Use of HOURLY
15th century
Related to HOURLY
- Synonyms
- again and again, constantly, continually, frequently, often, much, oft, oftentimes (or ofttimes), over and over, repeatedly
- Antonyms
- infrequently, little, rarely, seldom
2hourly
adjective
: happening every hour
: paid for one hour of work
: paid by the hour : earning an hourly wage
Full Definition of HOURLY
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2
: computed in terms of an hour <an hourly wage>
3
: paid by the hour <hourly workers>
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First Known Use of HOURLY
circa 1530
HOURLY Defined for Kids
1hourly
adverb hour·ly \ˈau̇r-lē\
Definition of HOURLY for Kids
: at or during every hour <Planes leave hourly for Miami.>
2hourly
adjective
Definition of HOURLY for Kids
1
: occurring every hour <hourly departures>
2
: figured by the hour <an hourly wage>
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