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adverb hour·ly \ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē\

Definition of HOURLY

:  at or during every hour; also :  frequently, continually

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Examples of HOURLY

1. <that couple argues hourly, about everything>

First Known Use of HOURLY

15th century

Related to HOURLY

Synonyms

again and again, constantly, continually, frequently, often, much, oft, oftentimes (or ofttimes), over and over, repeatedly

Antonyms

infrequently, little, rarely, seldom

Related Words

always, consistently, continuingly, continuously, night and day, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly; afresh, again, anew; commonly, habitually, ordinarily, regularly, routinely; intermittently, periodically, recurrently; generally, usually

Near Antonyms

now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, sporadically; ne'er, never; once

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adjective

: happening every hour

: paid for one hour of work

: paid by the hour : earning an hourly wage

Full Definition of HOURLY

1

a :  occurring hour by hour <hourly bus service>

b :  frequent, continual <in hourly expectation of the rain's stopping>

2

:  computed in terms of an hour <an hourly wage>

3

:  paid by the hour <hourly workers>

First Known Use of HOURLY

circa 1530

Rhymes with HOURLY

dourly, sourly