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Hrs

Abbreviation Another word for hrs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hrs is an abbreviation for hours, which is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 1/24th of a day.

Synonyms & similar words

hr minutes hour hours time duration span length period term interval stretch extent daytime worktime shift overtime break

Synonyms by register

Formal

hours

Informal

hours time

Antonyms

minutes seconds moments instants briefly

Common collocations

  • working hrs
  • next few hrs
  • last few hrs
  • few hrs
  • several hrs
  • many hrs
  • total hrs

Word family

noun hour

Usage note

"Hrs" is an informal abbreviation for "hours" and should generally be avoided in formal writing. It is most commonly seen in informal contexts like schedules or casual notes.

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Example sentences

  1. I slept for 8 hrs last night.
  2. The movie's running time was 2 hrs.
  3. I have to work for 10 hrs today.
  4. The flight duration is 3 hrs.
  5. We have a break for 1 hr.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. - Leo Tolstoy
  • Lost time is never found again. - Benjamin Franklin

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