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| hour·ly [ ówrlee ] |
adjective |
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1. happening each hour: happening at 60 minute intervals
  hourly news
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2. occurring often: happening frequently or continually
hourly changes
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3. calculated by hour: calculated as a particular amount for each hour worked
hourly wages
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4. paid by hour: working for pay that is calculated as a particular amount for each hour worked
an hourly employee
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adverb |
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1. once an hour: happening once during an hour
The news is broadcast hourly.
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2. soon: at any time not long from now
Her arrival is expected hourly.
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3. often: frequently or continually
The situation is changing hourly.
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4. by the hour: with a specific amount being paid for each hour worked
paid hourly
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noun (plural hour·lies) |
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worker paid by hours worked: an employee paid by the number of hours worked
The factory is hiring more hourlies.
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