bihourly
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //baɪˈaʊərli//
KK: /bɪˈhaʊərli/
adjective
Definition
Happening or taking place every two hours.
Example
The medication should be taken bihourly to maintain its effectiveness.
Conversation
Hey, have you noticed our meetings are scheduled bihourly?
Yeah, it feels like we just had one and another is coming up.
I know, right? Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the discussions.
True, but at least we get to stay updated frequently!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biweekly
semihourly
bimonthly
Antonyms
hourly
daily
weekly
adverb
Definition
Happening or occurring every two hours.
Example
The train arrives bihourly, making it easy to travel throughout the day.
Conversation
How often do you check your emails during the day?
I try to do it bihourly to stay updated.
That sounds like a good plan; I usually forget to check mine.
Root Explanation
Bihourly → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "hour" (from Old French *oure*, meaning a period of 60 minutes). The suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner) indicates frequency. Thus, bihourly means occurring every two hours.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'hour' referring to a period of time — so bihourly means something that happens every two hours.
Visually Confused Words
hourly
trihourly