Nightly: meaning, definitions and examples
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nightly
[ หnaษชtli ]
adverb
happening or occurring during the night; done, occurring, or active at night
Synonyms
night, night-time, nighttime, nocturnal.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nightly |
Similar to 'nightly' but often used in more informal contexts, sometimes interchangeable.
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nocturnal |
Specifically used to describe creatures or activities that are active during the night, often in scientific or formal contexts.
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nighttime |
Often used in American English to describe events or activities happening during the night, similar to 'night-time'.
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night |
General reference to the time period after sunset and before sunrise, often when talking about the natural cycle or specific events.
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night-time |
Used to describe activities, conditions, or events that take place during the night, often highlighting the specific time frame.
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Examples of usage
- The hotel offers a nightly turn-down service for its guests.
- The nightly news program airs at 11pm.
daily
every night
Synonyms
every night, night after night.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nightly |
This word is best used when referring to regular activities or routines that happen every night, often in a formal or professional context.
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every night |
Use this phrase when you want to indicate something happens on a daily basis in the evening, often in a more casual or conversational setting.
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night after night |
This phrase emphasizes repetition and may carry a sense of monotony or persistence. It can be neutral but often has a slightly negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The security guard patrols the building nightly.
- The show is performed nightly at the theater.
Translations
Translations of the word "nightly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น noturno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคค เคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช nรคchtlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ malam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nocny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคใฎ
๐ซ๐ท nocturne
๐ช๐ธ nocturno
๐น๐ท gece
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ noฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ noฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅค้ด็
๐ธ๐ฎ noฤni
๐ฎ๐ธ nรฆtur-
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะฝะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ gecษlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ nocturno
Etymology
The word 'nightly' originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word 'nihtly'. It has been used to describe events or occurrences happening during the night or on a daily basis every night. The term has evolved over time to be commonly used in various contexts relating to night activities and schedules.
See also: midnight, night, nightclub, nightcrawler, nightfall, nightingale, nightmare, nightstick, nighttime, overnight, tonight.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,045, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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