night in English
- night⇄adj. 1. of the night; seen at night.
Ex. night stars, night people.
2. done or used at night.
Ex. night flying, a night safe.
3. working at night.
Ex. a night clerk, the night staff. - night⇄expr. make a night of it, to celebrate until very late at night.
Ex. Friends and neighbors also made ... a night of it, in honor of the departed (Scribner's Magazine). - night⇄expr. night after night, every night.
Ex. Airplanes fly out of that airport night after night. - night⇄expr. night and day, all the time; continually; without stop.
Ex. Father worked night and day to earn enough money for the family. - night⇄night, noun, adjective.
- night⇄noun 1. the time between evening and morning; the time from sunset to sunrise, especially when it is dark.
2. the darkness of night; the dark.
Ex. to go out into the night.
3. (Figurative.)
a. the darkness of ignorance, sin, so
Night
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/naɪt/
Definitions
- The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
- A time of day when people typically sleep.
- A metaphorical term for darkness or a period of hardship.
Usage Examples
- She enjoys watching the stars at night.
- Night fell quickly after the sunset.
- It was a dark and stormy night.
Etymology
The word 'night' comes from Old English 'niht', which has Germanic roots.
Synonyms
- Eve
- Nighttime
- Dusk
Antonyms
- Day
- Sunlight
- Dawn
Translations
Major Global Languages
- Spanish: Noche
- French: Nuit
- German: Nacht
- Italian: Notte
- Chinese: 夜 (Yè)
- Japanese: 夜 (Yoru)
- Russian: Ночь (Noch')
- Arabic: لَيْل (Layl)
- Portuguese: Noite
- Hindi: रात (Raat)
Indian Languages
- Bengali: রাত (Raat)
- Tamil: இரவு (Iravu)
- Telugu: రాత్రి (Raatri)
- Gujarati: રાત (Raat)
- Malayalam: രാത്രി (Raathri)
- Punjabi: ਰਾਤ (Raat)
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some dialects, 'night' may be pronounced differently, such as /nait/ in certain areas.
Historical Usage
The term has been used since ancient times in literature and poetry to describe darkness and mystery.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, night is associated with rest, celebration, and various activities such as storytelling and festivals.
More Information
Night plays a crucial role in various ecosystems and is often a subject of artistic and literary exploration.