Night: meaning, definitions and examples

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night

[ naɪt ]

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time period

The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise.

Synonyms

darkness, evening, midnight

Examples of usage

It was a cold, dark night.
The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.

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sleep

The time from sunset to sunrise when a person sleeps; the time when a person is not awake and is sleeping.

Synonyms

bedtime, rest, slumber

Examples of usage

He works at night and sleeps during the day.
I couldn't sleep well last night.

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the evening or night

The time of darkness between one day and the next.

Synonyms

dark, dusk, evening

Examples of usage

We'll meet again tomorrow night.
They went for a walk in the park at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "night" in other languages:

🇵🇹 noite

🇮🇳 रात

🇩🇪 Nacht

🇮🇩 malam

🇺🇦 ніч

🇵🇱 noc

🇯🇵 夜 (よる)

🇫🇷 nuit

🇪🇸 noche

🇹🇷 gece

🇰🇷 밤

🇸🇦 ليل

🇨🇿 noc

🇸🇰 noc

🇨🇳 夜 (yè)

🇸🇮 noč

🇮🇸 nótt

🇰🇿 түн

🇬🇪 ღამე (ghame)

🇦🇿 gecə

🇲🇽 noche

Word origin

The word 'night' originated from the Old English word 'niht', which is of Germanic origin. The word has been used to refer to the period of darkness in each 24-hour cycle since ancient times. Night has been associated with rest, sleep, and the absence of light. In literature and poetry, night is often used symbolically to represent mystery, darkness, and the unknown. The concept of night has been a recurring theme in human culture and art, inspiring countless works that explore its various meanings and implications.