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Clock

Noun 🎵 1 Syllable (c · loc · k)
🎯 Vocabulary Quiz 🌟 Word of the Day
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🎙️ Record & Test Your Pronunciation!

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📖 Definitions & Word Senses

1 Core Meaning
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Primary Meaning (Sense 1)
An instrument with moving hands or digital numbers used to show, measure, and keep track of time.

🔍 Difference Between Similar Words

Clock vs. Timepiece

While Clock and Timepiece share similar meanings, 'Clock' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.

💬 Example Sentences in Stories

"I looked at the clock on the wall to see if it was time for lunch."
"Remember how to spell and use the word 'clock' in your writing."

🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)

Common word combinations kids encounter in storybooks:

✨ a big clock ✨ little clock ✨ my clock ✨ see the clock ✨ draw a clock

🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms

"Clock of the Day"
A featured vocabulary focus to master in speaking and writing.
"Practice makes clock"
Consistent reading and practice creates effortless fluency.

📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses

Singular clock
Plural clocks
Singular Possessive clock's
Plural Possessive clocks'

🎯 Quick Vocabulary Quiz

Score: ⭐ 1 Star

Question: Which of these best describes "Clock"?

🎨 Picture of 'Clock'

Clock illustration for kids - An instrument with moving hands or digital numbers used to show, measure, and keep track of time.
Clock: An instrument with moving hands or digital numbers used to show, measure, and keep track of time.
Illustration by Child Pathshala

🔤 Phonics & Word Family

Belongs to: -ock Family

RHYMING WORDS:

🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)

💡 Grammar & Usage Tips

  • Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one clock, two clocks*).
  • Indefinite Article: Use 'a' before 'clock'.
  • Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-1.

⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls

  • Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.

🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin

ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition

Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.

💡 Fun Kid Trivia!

Fascinating Fact: In nature, animals develop unique camouflage and adaptations to thrive in their natural habitats!

🌐 In Other World Languages

Multilingual Learning

Listen to "Clock" pronounced in world language accents using browser Web Speech:

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