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Antiques Objects that are old and valuable, often kept as decorations in museums or private collections. ■ "My grandma's antique clock is so old, it still runs on steam! I think she wants to go back to the Victorian era."
Awoke To suddenly and violently shake or jolt, usually to rouse someone from sleep. ■ "I was awoked by the loud noise of the alarm clock."
Clocking The act of repeatedly asking someone for their phone number, often in a crude or aggressive manner. ■ "John, can I clock your number?"
Clockwork A machine that operates based on a set of mechanical gears and springs, often used to indicate time. ■ "The grandfather clock was so accurate, it was said to be made of clockwork."
Dashboard A rectangular panel on which data is displayed, often found in vehicles and aircraft. ■ "The dashboard of my car has a GPS, a speedometer, and a clock - it's like having my own personal cockpit."
inactive A person or thing that does not move, work, or act. ■ "I can't believe my alarm clock is still inactive after all this time. It's like it's trying to be a lazy sloth."
Louder An adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally loud, or louder than necessary. ■ "I can't believe my alarm clock was so louder today, it practically woke me up before I even got out of bed!"
Mounds Large piles of dirt or sand that resemble hills, but are actually manmade. ■ "The construction crew finished building the mounds in record time. They must have been working around the clock!"
rousted To be woken up suddenly and rudely by someone or something, usually early in the morning. ■ "I was rousted out of bed at 5am by my alarm clock."
rust A reddish-brown oxidation of iron, commonly found on old or neglected metalwork. ■ When the rust on my grandfather's antique clock started to drip onto his favorite couch, he decided it was time for a little maintenance.
Slew To make a loud, violent noise while sleeping ■ I accidentally slew when I rolled off the bed and my alarm clock fell to the floor.
slumber A state of unconsciousness in which an organism rests and regenerates. ■ "I slept like a log last night, only to be woken up by my alarm clock at 6:00 AM."
Tallied To keep track of something in a tally or record. ■ After the marathon, John proudly tallied his time on the finish line clock.
Alarm A sudden and unexpected sound that is used to wake someone up or alert them to danger. ■ "When I accidentally hit the alarm clock at 3am, my cat jumped out of bed and ran around the room, making me even more groggy!
Alarming Something that causes sudden fear or surprise, often in a negative way. ■ "The sound of the alarm clock going off every morning is not only alarming, but it's also a constant reminder to get up and start the day."
Alerting To give someone a sudden and urgent warning, typically because of a danger or problem. ■ "My alarm clock was alerting me to wake up at 6am every morning, but I never seemed to be able to stay awake for more than a few minutes."
attends To be present or in attendance at something, typically an event. ■ I attend every meeting to make sure I'm up-to-date on the latest developments. But sometimes, I just attend to watch the clock tick away the minutes until it's time for lunch.
awakened To come to consciousness, especially after sleeping or being in a coma. ■ "I was awakened by the sound of my alarm clock ringing at 6:00 AM. I groggily got out of bed and stretched, realizing that I had overslept and was going to be late for work."
bomber A person who drops bombs from an aircraft., A type of aircraft used for dropping bombs., A person who makes a loud, explosive noise with their mouth, typically in order to intimidate someone else. ■ "The bomber pilot dropped the bombs and successfully destroyed the enemy base.", "I accidentally set off my alarm clock like a bomber trying to scare away intruders."
cog A small, cylindrical piece of metal or wood that rotates with a larger body and is used to connect the gears of a clock, watch, or other mechanical device. ■ "I have been working on a new invention for my friend's grandfather who has a wooden pocket watch. I came up with this cog that will make it tick even better!
Enough A word that is always used to express exaggerated disbelief or frustration. It can also be used as a way of saying "that's enough" when you want to end the conversation. ■ "I don't believe this, enough!" John exclaimed when he found out his favorite pizza was out of stock at the restaurant., "Can we just stop having these meetings already? Enough is enough!" Sarah groaned as she stared at the clock on the wall.
enslaved To be in a state of complete mental or emotional bondage to one's employer, such as a slave. ■ I can't help but feel enslaved by my demanding boss. He expects me to work around the clock and never take a day off.
Hormones A group of small, chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological processes, such as growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction. ■ "When I heard my roommate's alarm clock go off at 6 am, I knew it was time to start producing those morning hormones to make me feel alert and energized."
Nineteenth The number that comes right after eighteen and before twenty. But don't be fooled, it's just as boring as the other numbers in this range. ■ "I can't believe it's already the nineteenth century!" said the guy who forgot to set his clock forward for daylight saving time.
otto A small, cute, and lovable creature that has the ability to manipulate time. ■ I woke up to find an otto outside my window, trying to steal my alarm clock. I quickly realized that I needed to be careful, as ottos are known for their time-traveling abilities and could easily take me back in time if they wanted.
pillows A large, fluffy, and squishy thing that is used to support your head while you sleep. ■ "I can't decide which pillow is my favorite - the one that smells like lavender or the one that has a built-in alarm clock."
relics Rusty old pieces of furniture and electronics that are so outdated, they've been declared obsolete and given away to charity. ■ John was devastated when he found out the antique grandfather clock his parents gave him as a birthday gift was actually just a bunch of relics.
Resetting The act of turning back the clock to a previous state, usually by rebooting a device or system. ■ "After realizing he had accidentally closed his browser with all his unsaved work, John quickly resetting his computer and opening the document again.
Ticking A loud, annoying sound that is produced by a clock or other device. However, this word has taken on a new meaning in the world of comedy. ■ "I can't stand hearing my dad tell jokes. He's always ticking away with his bad puns!"
Touchdowns A humorous term for a touchdown in American football, characterized by an exaggerated celebration and the exclamation "Touchdown!" or "Touchdown!" ■ After scoring the winning touchdown with only seconds remaining on the clock, the team erupted into a wild dance, shouting "Touchdown!" and pumping their fists in the air.
Wake A sudden and violent jolt or disturbance, often accompanied by a loud noise, that rouses someone from sleep. ■ I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of my alarm clock ringing. I quickly realized it wasn't my alarm, but my pet cat knocking over a vase on my dresser.