Hours (Noun)
Meaning 1
An indefinite period of time; "they talked for hours".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- They sat in silence for hours after the argument.
- I've been waiting for hours and I'm starting to get worried.
- The kids played outside for hours, enjoying the sunshine.
- We walked through the museum, discussing art for hours on end.
- The team worked together for hours, trying to find a solution to the problem.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A period of time assigned for work; "they work long hours".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- She often complains about the long hours she has to work each week.
- Many people struggle with the grueling hours required by their jobs.
- The company's long hours and high expectations led to many employee burnouts.
- She sacrifices precious hours each day to drive her kids to after-school activities.
- Despite the demanding hours of her job, she still manages to find time for hobbies.