hour·ly  (our l ē)
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adj.1. Occurring every hour: hourly chimes. 2. Frequent; continual: hourly changes in the plans. 3. By the hour as a unit: hourly pay. adv.1. At or during every hour: The news is broadcast hourly. 2. Frequently; continually: complaints that came hourly. n. pl. hour·lies Informal An employee paid by the hour. |
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