nine o'clock
The term "nine o'clock" can refer to specific times of the day or a direction based on the position of the numeral 9 on a clock face.
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Definition
A1Timekeeping
(general)The time that is nine hours after midnight or nine hours after noon.
Example
- The meeting is scheduled for nine o'clock in the morning.
- He usually goes to bed around nine o'clock at night.
B2Navigation
(informal)A direction to the left, based on the position of the numeral 9 on a clock face.
Example
- Look to your nine o'clock; there's a beautiful sunset.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nine o'clock":
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