Synonyms for

Hr

Verb / ˈeɪˈtʃɑ:r / Another word for hr — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hr is an abbreviation for 'hour', which is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

Synonyms & similar words

minutes hour hour period duration span interval measure length timeframe timestep time moment tick tock chronon jiffy minute second

Synonyms by register

Formal

human resources personnel management staffing workforce management

Informal

people staff team employees the crew

Literary

the workforce the ranks the labor force

Antonyms

beginning start origin source commencement inception dawn

Common collocations

  • human resources department
  • HR manager
  • HR policies
  • HR practices
  • HR professional
  • HR strategy
  • HR issues
  • HR department

Word family

noun human resources
adjective human resources

Usage note

HR is an abbreviation for Human Resources. It is commonly used in business and organizational contexts. While often used informally, it can also refer to the formal department responsible for employee management.

Example sentences

  1. I need to work for 8 hrs to finish this project.
  2. My favorite movie is 2 hrs long.
  3. She slept for 10 hrs last night.
  4. I have to wait for 3 hrs to catch my flight.
  5. I have been studying for 2 hrs and I still have more to learn.

Quotes

  • Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. - William Penn
  • Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. - Theophrastus
  • Time and tide wait for no man. - Geoffrey Chaucer

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