Synonyms of hourly

hourly 1 of 2

adverb

ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē 

as in often

many times

she checks her phone for messages hourly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• often
• constantly
• frequently
• repeatedly
• continually
• always
• regularly
• over and over
• time after time
• time and again
• continuously
• again and again
• oft
• oftentimes
• much
• usually
• consistently
• a lot
• again
• routinely
• periodically
• unceasingly
• night and day
• uninterruptedly
• commonly
• anew
• perpetually
• ordinarily
• intermittently
• habitually
• generally
• afresh
• continuingly
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• little
• sometimes
• rarely
• infrequently
• seldom
• occasionally
• now
• never
• now and then
• once
• sporadically
• ne'er

hourly

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adjective

as in around-the-clock

Related Words

• around-the-clock
• round-the-clock
• cyclic
• chronic
• 24-7
• recurrent
• continual
• intermittent
• recurring
• periodic
• confirmed
• usual
• frequent
• constant
• expected
• inveterate
• regular
• habitual
• periodical
• repeated
• steady

Dissimilar Words

• infrequent
• occasional
• irregular
• unusual
• inconstant
• unexpected
• episodic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hourly

Adverb

Prizes are awarded hourly and players have multiple chances to win. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026

Hormone levels bounce around during adolescence and in adult women change hourly, daily, and during different parts of the menstrual cycle. —Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026

Adjective

University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

If nothing else, the iconic five-note sounder will likely be ringing in their collective ears long after the hourly network newscasts end next month. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026