ten o'clock
The term "ten o'clock" can refer to a specific time of day or a directional position based on the clock face.
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Definition
A1Daily Time
The time that marks the beginning of the eleventh hour of the day, either 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m.
Example
- The meeting is scheduled for ten o'clock in the morning.
- I usually go to bed around ten o'clock at night.
B2Directional Reference
(informal)A position to the left and slightly ahead, similar to the location of the 10 mark on a clock face.
Example
- The enemy was spotted at ten o'clock from our current position.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ten o'clock":
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