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hourly

hour·ly [ ówrlee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. happening each hour: happening at 60 minute intervals
hourly news

2. occurring often: happening frequently or continually
hourly changes

3. calculated by hour: calculated as a particular amount for each hour worked
hourly wages

4. paid by hour: working for pay that is calculated as a particular amount for each hour worked
an hourly employee



adverb 
Definition:
 
1. once an hour: happening once during an hour
The news is broadcast hourly.

2. soon: at any time not long from now
Her arrival is expected hourly.

3. often: frequently or continually
The situation is changing hourly.

4. by the hour: with a specific amount being paid for each hour worked
paid hourly



noun  (plural hour·lies)
Definition:
 
worker paid by hours worked: an employee paid by the number of hours worked
The factory is hiring more hourlies.

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