night
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- pronunciation:
- naIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- phrases:
- night and day
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the hours of darkness between sunset and dawn.
Most bats are active at night.I woke up three times during the night.
- antonyms:
- day
- similar words:
- dark
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| definition 2: |
the time when night begins; nightfall.
In the winter, night comes earlier. |
| definition 3: |
the darkness during night.
The bus disappeared into the night.- similar words:
- dark
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| definition 4: |
a state or period of depression, ignorance, grief, or misfortune.
With the news of these tragic events, night came upon him. |
| related words: |
evening, sleep |
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| phrase: |
night and day |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or relating to night.
He has a night job as a singer.The night sky was clear and the moon was full.- similar words:
- nocturnal
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| related words: |
nocturnal |
| derivation: |
nightlike (adj.) |
The words
night and
knight sound alike but have different meanings. To learn why the princess is scared of the night, but loves her knight, look up
knight.