Meaning
Used to tell someone the current time, e.g., 'It's three o'clock'.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is often expected for social events. Business meetings often start exactly on the hour.
Keep it simple
Only use this for exact hours.
Meaning
Used to tell someone the current time, e.g., 'It's three o'clock'.
Keep it simple
Only use this for exact hours.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
It's _____ o'clock.
O'clock is only for full hours.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIt's _____ o'clock.
O'clock is only for full hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 1 o'clock.
Related Phrases
Half past
similar30 minutes after the hour