night (Meaning)
night (n)
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
the period spent sleeping
the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit
darkness
a shortening of nightfall
the time between sunset and midnight
Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
night (n.)
That part of the natural day when the sun is beneath the horizon, or the time from sunset to sunrise; esp., the time between dusk and dawn, when there is no light of the sun, but only moonlight, starlight, or artificial light.
Darkness; obscurity; concealment.
Intellectual and moral darkness; ignorance.
A state of affliction; adversity; as, a dreary night of sorrow.
The period after the close of life; death.
A lifeless or unenlivened period, as when nature seems to sleep.
Synonyms & Antonyms of night
night Sentence Examples
- The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky, casting an ethereal glow.
- The city streets were desolate and quiet during the dead of night.
- The detectives worked tirelessly through the night, determined to solve the crime.
- The owls hooted their mournful song as the night grew darker.
- The moon cast an eerie glow over the abandoned house, creating a haunting atmosphere.
- The weary traveler stumbled along the path, desperate to reach shelter before nightfall.
- The campfire crackled and popped, providing warmth and comfort during the long winter night.
- The young girl lay awake in bed, staring out the window at the starry night.
- The symphony's performance reached a crescendo as the night reached its peak.
- The lovers strolled hand-in-hand under the romantic glow of the city lights at night.
FAQs About the word night
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The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky, casting an ethereal glow.
The city streets were desolate and quiet during the dead of night.
The detectives worked tirelessly through the night, determined to solve the crime.
The owls hooted their mournful song as the night grew darker.
