Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

punch in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.32 in modern English

Syllables: punch in
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To enter a workplace by punching a timecard.

American usage; Intransitive verb

verb

To input values to a computer or a calculator.

Colloquial; Transitive verb

verb

Slang

Example Sentences

"I'm going to punch in a bit early today to get more work done."
"Just punch in the numbers and it will give you an estimate of the cost."

Usage

Inflected Forms

punches in (present, singular) punching in (participle, present) punched in (participle, past) punched in (past)

Synonyms

clock in clock on

Antonyms

punch out

Questions

What does punch in mean?: To enter a workplace by punching a timecard.

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