hourly

[ˈaʊərli]

hourly Definition

  • 1done or happening every hour
  • 2measured by the hour

Using hourly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hourly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bus service runs hourly from 6 am to 10 pm.

  • Example

    She charges an hourly rate of $50 for her services.

  • Example

    The weather forecast updates hourly on the website.

  • Example

    The employee is paid an hourly wage.

hourly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hourly

  • every hour
  • per hour
  • hour after hour
  • hour by hour

Phrases with hourly

  • an employee who is paid by the hour, typically performing manual or low-skilled labor

    Example

    The factory employs hundreds of hourly workers.

  • the amount of money charged or paid per hour of work

    Example

    The consultant's hourly rate is $150.

  • a timetable or plan that outlines activities or events to be done every hour

    Example

    The conference has an hourly schedule of presentations and discussions.

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Summary: hourly in Brief

'Hourly' [ˈaʊərli] describes something that happens or is done every hour, or is measured by the hour. It can refer to a bus service, weather forecast, or employee wage, as in 'The bus service runs hourly from 6 am to 10 pm.' 'Hourly' also appears in phrases like 'hourly worker,' referring to an employee paid by the hour, and 'hourly rate,' denoting the amount of money charged or paid per hour of work.