Night Meaning and Definition

Night

Night

Pronunciation

/naɪt/

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A period of time between sunset and sunrise, characterized by the absence of daylight.

Examples

  • The night sky twinkled with stars.
  • I love going for a midnight walk on a clear night.

Synonyms

  • Evening
  • Nocturnal

Antonyms

  • Day
  • Daylight

Etymology

The word “night” comes from Old English “niht”, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic “nikht”, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European “nekw-

Usage Notes

In modern English, the word “night” is often used to describe the evening hours, as well as the period between sunset and sunrise.

Cultural References

Night is a central theme in many works of literature and art, from Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the iconic film “The Night of the Hunter”.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • Under the night sky
  • Lost in the night

Related Words or Phrases

  • Day
  • Daybreak
  • Twilight

Collocations

  • night and day
  • at night
  • by night

Frequency of Use

Night is a commonly used word in everyday language, with frequencies of use varying across different regions and cultures.

Common Misspellings

  • nite
  • nighty

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