hourly

[ˈaʊərli]

hourly Definition

• 1. done or happening every hour
• 2. measured 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

• hourly worker

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

  Example

  The factory employs hundreds of hourly workers.

• hourly rate

  the amount of money charged or paid per hour of work

  Example

  The consultant's hourly rate is $150.

• hourly schedule

  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.