Clock

Pronunciation: /klɑk/

Definitions of clock

noun a mechanical or electrical device for measuring time, indicating hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds by hands on a round dial or by displayed figures

Example Sentences

A1 I have a clock on my desk.

A2 She always checks the clock before leaving work.

B1 The clock in the classroom is broken.

B2 He bought a new clock for his office.

C1 The antique clock in the living room is worth a lot of money.

C2 The clock tower in the city center is a popular tourist attraction.

Examples of clock in a Sentence

formal The clock on the wall struck twelve, signaling the end of the meeting.

informal I'll meet you at the coffee shop at six o'clock.

slang I need to hurry up and finish this assignment before the clock runs out.

figurative Time is ticking away like a clock, we need to make a decision soon.

Grammatical Forms of clock

• past tense: clocked
• plural: clocks
• comparative: more clock-like
• superlative: most clock-like
• present tense: clock
• future tense: will clock
• perfect tense: have clocked
• continuous tense: is clocking
• singular: clock
• positive degree: clock
• infinitive: to clock
• gerund: clocking
• participle: clocked

Origin and Evolution of clock

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'clock' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'clocke' which means bell or clock. It was used to describe a device that struck bells to tell time.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clock' evolved to specifically refer to a device that measures and indicates time, rather than just striking bells. The concept of timekeeping has also evolved with advancements in technology, leading to various types of clocks such as analog, digital, and atomic clocks.