six o'clock

time direction

The term "six o'clock" is versatile, referring to both a specific time and a directional position, commonly used in everyday life, military, and aviation contexts.

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Definition

A1Timekeeping

(general)The time that is six hours after midnight (6:00 a.m.) or six hours after noon (6:00 p.m.).

Example

I have a meeting scheduled for six o'clock in the evening.
She wakes up every day at six o'clock in the morning.

B2Direction

(informal, military, aviation)A position directly behind or below, based on the position of the number six on a clock face.

Example

Watch out, there's someone at your six o'clock.
The enemy aircraft is approaching from the six o'clock position.

Similar

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

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