Day: meaning, definitions and examples
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day
[ deษช ]
everyday life
A period of 24 hours, especially as a unit of time when something important or historical happens. It can also refer to the time between sunrise and sunset, or the part of a day spent working.
Synonyms
24 hours, daylight, working day
Examples of usage
- It was a beautiful day for a picnic in the park.
- The day of the wedding finally arrived.
- She works long hours every day.
specific event
A particular period of time marked by certain conditions, events, or activities. It can also refer to a notable or significant event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The first day of school is always exciting.
- She will never forget the day she met her idol.
informal greeting
Used as an informal greeting or as a way to express good wishes for someone's well-being.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Good day to you, sir!
- Have a great day at work!
Translations
Translations of the word "day" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Tag
๐ฎ๐ฉ hari
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dzieล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅ (ใซใก, ใฒ)
๐ซ๐ท jour
๐ช๐ธ dรญa
๐น๐ท gรผn
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ den
๐ธ๐ฐ deล
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฉ (tiฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ dan
๐ฎ๐ธ dagur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผn
๐ฒ๐ฝ dรญa
Etymology
The word 'day' originated from the Old English word 'dรฆg'. It has been used to refer to the period of light between dawn and nightfall, as well as a unit of time for various purposes. The concept of a day has been fundamental to human societies since ancient times, influencing calendars, work schedules, and cultural practices.
See also: daily, daybed, daybreak, daylight, daypack, daystar, daytime, nowadays, today, yesterday.