eight o'clock

time

The term "eight o'clock" is used to specify a particular time of day, either in the morning or evening, based on the 12-hour or 24-hour clock systems.

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Definition

A1General

(common)The time at the start of the ninth hour of the day, either 8:00 a.m. or 8:00 p.m.

Example

Let's meet at eight o'clock in the morning.
The show starts at eight o'clock in the evening.

B2Directional

(informal)A position to the left and behind, similar to the 8 mark on a clock face.

Example

The enemy was spotted at eight o'clock.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "eight o'clock":

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