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BY THE HOUR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does by the hour mean?
• BY THE HOUR (adverb)
The adverb BY THE HOUR has 1 sense:
1. every hour
Familiarity information: BY THE HOUR used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Every hour
Synonyms:
by the hour; hourly
Context example:
daily, hourly, I grew stronger
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