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clocks

Pronunciation: [klɑks]

Word

Learn how to use clocks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “timekeeping”

(noun) a device that shows what time it is. Clocks can be on walls, desks, or even in your phone. We use them to know when to wake up, go to school, or start doing our homework.

Example

The clock on the wall tells me it's time for lunch.

Example

There were no clocks in the room, so we didn't know the time.

Example

What time does the clock say right now?

Context: “games”

(noun) an object used in some games to show a time limit or how much time is left to play. In sports, players often race against the clock to finish before time runs out.

Example

The team scored just before the clock ran out in the final minute.

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They didn't manage to complete the game before the clock ended.

Example

How much time is left on the game clock?

Context: “measurement”

(verb) to measure the time it takes to do something, like running a race. It tells us how long it takes to finish an activity.

Example

I clocked my run today and it took me 30 minutes.

Example

I didn't clock my time yesterday because I forgot my watch.

Example

Did you clock your last race to see how fast you ran?

How to pronounce clocks

Pronunciation: [klɑks]

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