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o'clock [*.'klok]

 The word "o'clock" is commonly used in English to indicate the time as a specific hour.

🔍 "O'clock" is derived from the phrase "of the clock."

🔍 The word is used to emphasize that it is a specific hour and not a general time approximation.

🔍 Examples of using "o'clock" in sentences: "Let's meet at 6 o'clock." / "The train is scheduled to depart at 10 o'clock."

🔍 It is generally used in spoken and informal English rather than in formal writing.

🔍 "O'clock" is not necessary when using other time expressions like "midnight," "noon," or "morning."

🔍 In digital format, "o'clock" is not commonly used, and the time is simply written as a numerical representation (e.g., 8:00).

1-liner summary: "The word 'o'clock' is used to indicate a specific hour, and it is more commonly used in spoken English."		  

Explain the word "o'clock". Give some examples of using the word "o'clock" in sentences.