CLOCK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CLOCK?

Need another word that means the same as “clock”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “clock” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Clock” are: timepiece, timekeeper, timer, odometer, counter, time, register, record, log, notice, observe, perceive, note, see, become aware of, discern, detect, spot, distinguish, catch sight of, make out, take notice of, mark, remark

Clock as a Noun

Definitions of "Clock" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “clock” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person's face.
• A mechanical or electrical device for measuring time, indicating hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds by hands on a round dial or by displayed figures.
• Time taken as a factor in an activity, especially in competitive sports.
• A downy spherical seed head, especially that of a dandelion.
• A timepiece that shows the time of day.
• An electronic device used to initiate and synchronize internal operations.
• A measuring device such as a speedometer, taximeter, or milometer.

Synonyms of "Clock" as a noun (5 Words)

counter	A long flat-topped fitment across which business is conducted in a shop or bank or refreshments are served in a cafeteria. A counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot.
odometer	A meter that shows mileage traversed.
timekeeper	A watch or clock regarded as recording time accurately or inaccurately. Official timekeepers.
timepiece	A measuring instrument or device for keeping time.
timer	A regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times. For most first timers the success rate is 45 per cent.

Usage Examples of "Clock" as a noun

• The church clock struck four.
• A car with over 82,000 miles on the clock.
• I thought I recognized your clock.
• This stage is played against the clock.
• A clock face.

Clock as a Verb

Definitions of "Clock" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “clock” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Wind back the milometer of (a car) illegally in order to make the vehicle appear to have travelled fewer miles than it really has.
• Attain or register (a specified time, distance, or speed.
• Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time.
• Hit (someone), especially on the head.
• Achieve (a victory.
• Record as attaining a specified time or rate.
• Notice or watch.

Synonyms of "Clock" as a verb (19 Words)

become aware of	Enhance the appearance of.
catch sight of	Perceive by hearing.
detect	Discover or identify the presence or existence of. Cancer may soon be detected in its earliest stages.
discern	Recognize or find out. I can discern no difference between the two policies.
distinguish	Manage to discern (something barely perceptible. The child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy.
log	Enter an incident or fact in the log of a ship or aircraft or in another systematic record. The incident has to be logged.
make out	Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.
mark	Make or leave a mark on. Mark my words.
note	Make a written note of. She noted everything the teacher said that morning.
notice	Notice or perceive. They were too drunk to notice.
observe	Observe with care or pay close attention to. Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals.
perceive	Become aware of (something) by the use of one of the senses, especially that of sight. She finally perceived the futility of her protest.
record	Produce a programme or a piece or collection of music by recording a performance. They recorded her singing.
register	Put one s name in a register as a guest in a hotel. 34 500 registered to vote.
remark	Regard with attention; notice. The judges remarked on the high standard of the entries.
see	Go to see a place as for entertainment. Andrew couldn t see out of his left eye.
spot	Mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition. Spot the areas that one should clearly identify.
take notice of	Develop a habit.
time	Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time. Williams timed his pass perfectly from about thirty yards.

Usage Examples of "Clock" as a verb

• He clocked the runners.
• Someone clocked him for no good reason.
• I clocked nearly nine hours of uninterrupted sleep.
• The tower operators clocked a gust at 185 mph.
• Beware of motorists who clock their car before selling it.
• I noticed him clocking her in the mirror.
• She clocked her 39th victory of the season.
• They had sold clocked vehicles.

Associations of "Clock" (30 Words)

analogue	Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input. Analogue device.
at	100 at equal 1 kip in Laos.
automatically	Without conscious thought or attention; spontaneously. His passport was automatically revoked.
bedtime	The usual time when someone goes to bed. A bedtime story.
bob	Cause something to make a bobbing movement. Bernice bobs her hair these days.
calculator	A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic. A pocket calculator.
centenary	Of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years. The centenary year of the artist s birth.
centennial	Relating to a hundredth anniversary. Centennial celebrations.
chronometer	An accurate clock (especially used in navigation.
digital	Relating to using or storing data or information in the form of digital signals. Digital computer.
epoch	An arbitrarily fixed date relative to which planetary or stellar measurements are expressed. These events marked an epoch in their history.
equinox	The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length (about 22 September and 20 March).
hour	A time specified on the twenty four hour clock. An organized life of prayer including the canonical hours.
inopportune	Not opportune. A storm blew up at an inopportune moment.
may	Expressing possibility. May she rest in peace.
o'clock	According to the clock.
occasional	Occurring on a temporary or irregular basis. An occasional table.
pendulum	An apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity. The pendulum of fashion.
periodical	(of a magazine or newspaper) published at regular intervals. Britain s best periodical art magazine.
periodicity	The quality or character of being periodic; the tendency to recur at intervals. The periodicity of the sunspot cycle.
proportional	Properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to. The punishment should be proportional to the crime.
record	Make a record of set down in permanent form. They were asked to keep a diary and record everything they ate or drank.
serrate	Serrated. Serrate the edges of the teeth.
swing	An act of swinging. Neil took a swing at her.
synchronize	Coordinate; combine. The clocks synchronize.
time	The favourable or appropriate time to do something. They had a good time together.
timepiece	An instrument, such as a clock or watch, for measuring time.
visibility	Capability of providing a clear unobstructed view. A windshield with good visibility.
watch	See or watch. Credit card fraud is on the increase so watch out.
wristwatch	A watch that is worn strapped to the wrist.