After The Hour

Synonyms of after the hour

• past the hour
• beyond the hour
• following the hour

Antonyms of after the hour

• before the hour
• prior to the hour
• preceeding the hour

Collocations of after the hour

half past

Frequency: 80 %

The meeting is scheduled for half past the hour.

quarter past

Frequency: 70 %

The train is due to arrive at quarter past the hour.

top of the hour

Frequency: 60 %

The news broadcast starts at the top of the hour.

bottom of the hour

Frequency: 50 %

The bus departs at the bottom of the hour.

Idiomatic Expressions for after the hour

• Phrase: Better late than never
  Meaning: It is better to do something or arrive late than to not do it at all.
  Usage: He finally submitted his project after the hour, but better late than never.