night — the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks 3 AM is the perfect time for a concert in the hallway.
- I work the night shift at the hospital.
- He spent the whole night trying to assemble IKEA furniture and ended up with a bookshelf that looks like modern art.
night
NOUN[/naɪt/]
the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'niht', which comes from the Proto-Germanic ancestor of Germanic languages. It traces back to the Indo-European root '*nekwt-' (night), which is cognate with Latin 'nox' and Greek 'nyx', all sharing the same ancient origin for the concept of darkness and nighttime.
Breakdown
The Old English form 'niht' evolved into modern English 'night' through regular sound changes in Germanic languages. The root '*nekwt-' (night/darkness) forms the etymological core, with the final '-t' being characteristic of Germanic noun formations.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks 3 AM is the perfect time for a concert in the hallway.”
“I work the night shift at the hospital.”
“He spent the whole night trying to assemble IKEA furniture and ended up with a bookshelf that looks like modern art.”
“The night was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.”
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