Nite: meaning, definitions and examples

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nite

 

[ naษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time of day

Nite is an informal or shorthand spelling of the word 'night.' It refers to the time period between evening and morning when it is dark outside. Nite can denote the late hours when people are typically sleeping or engaged in nightlife activities. This term is often used in casual conversation, advertising, and branding, especially for products or events that occur during the evening hours.

Synonyms

darkness, evening, night.

Examples of usage

  • I like to go for walks at nite.
  • The party starts at nite.
  • Stars are beautiful to see at nite.

Translations

Translations of the word "nite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น noite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nacht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ noc

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nuit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ noche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ noc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ noc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gecษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ noche

Etymology

The term 'nite' emerged as a colloquial variant of 'night' in English, reflecting a trend in the late 20th century towards simplification and phonetic spelling. The use of 'nite' instead of 'night' can be traced back to various forms of media, including advertising and popular culture, where brevity was often favored for impact and memorability. This shift was particularly prominent in the 1960s and 1970s as counterculture movements began to influence language. Additionally, the rise of texting and internet communication further propelled the use of informal spellings like 'nite.' 'Nite' is widely recognized in casual contexts, but it is still considered less formal than its standard counterpart. As language continues to evolve, such forms may gain further acceptance or remain relegated to informal use.