Synonyms for

Clock

Verb / klɑ:k / Another word for clock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A mechanical or electrical device for measuring time, indicating hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds, typically by hands on a round dial or by displayed figures.

Synonyms & similar words

time timepiece watch timer chronometer dial gauge meter stopwatch ticking timekeeper timer wristwatch hourglass sundial chrono chronograph timer

Synonyms by register

Formal

timepiece chronometer horologe

Informal

ticker watch

Literary

dial face

Antonyms

stopwatch timer chronometer intervalometer timepiece

Common collocations

  • wall clock
  • alarm clock
  • grandfather clock
  • digital clock
  • analog clock
  • clock tower
  • clock face
  • clock hand

Word family

noun clock
verb clock
adjective clockwork

Usage note

While 'clock' can refer to any timekeeping device, it most commonly refers to a stationary, often wall-mounted, device. 'Watch' is typically used for portable timepieces.

Example sentences

  1. I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock.
  2. The clock on the wall is broken and needs to be fixed.
  3. I always check the clock before leaving work to make sure I'm not late for my next appointment.
  4. The clock in the classroom is used to keep track of how much time is left for the lesson.
  5. The grandfather clock in the hallway chimed twelve times at midnight.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.
  • Lost time is never found again.
  • Time and tide wait for no man.

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