night
night
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "night" is [naɪt]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
naɪ
n: /n/ (alveolar nasal)
aɪ: /aɪ/ (falling diphthong: high-mid front unrounded to high front unrounded)
t
t: /t/ (alveolar stop)
Word Form Variations
The word "night" doesn't have any plural forms. It's already singular.
However, it can be used in different contexts to convey different meanings:
Night (noun): A period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
Night (adjective): Relating to or occurring at night.
Night (verb): To spend the night in a particular place or with a particular person.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Night (Noun)
Definition: A period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
Synonyms: evening, dusk, darkness, nighttime
Antonyms: day, daytime
Night (Adjective)
Definition: Relating to or occurring at night.
Synonyms: nocturnal, nighttime, late-night
Antonyms: daytime, diurnal
Night (Verb)
Definition: To spend the night in a particular place or with a particular person.
Synonyms: lodge, stay, spend the night
Antonyms: leave, depart
Examples of Use
Books
"The night was dark and stormy." (Anonymous)
"I'll be waiting for you tonight." (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet)
"The night is my friend." (Edgar Allan Poe)
Newspapers
"Nighttime curfew imposed in affected areas." (The New York Times)
"Night shift workers experience higher stress levels." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"Nighttime photography tips for beginners." (Digital Photography School)
"The best nighttime skincare routine." (Allure)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies: "Nightcrawler," "Night of the Living Dead," "Night at the Museum"
TV shows: "Night Court," "Nightly News," "Nightly Show"
Songs: "Night Fever" by The Bee Gees, "Night Comes Falling" by Queen, "Night Rider" by Pat Benatar
General Public Discourse
"I'm going to stay up all night to finish this project."
"Let's have a night out on the town."
"I'm not a night person."
"The night sky is so beautiful."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Night
"I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars."
— Stephenie Meyer, Twilight"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."
— Edgar Allan Poe"The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day."
— Vincent van Gogh"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
— Dylan Thomas"The darker the night, the brighter the stars; the deeper the grief, the closer is God."
— Fyodor Dostoevsky"Night is the mother of thoughts."
— John Florio"The night is long that never finds the day."
— William Shakespeare, Macbeth"This is the night to go to the theatre, like a gentleman."
— Virginia Woolf"How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon."
— Dr. Seuss"The night hides a world, but reveals a universe."
— Anonymous
Etymology
The word "night" comes from an Old English word called "niht." This Old English word was related to words in other Germanic languages like Old Norse "nótt" and Old High German "nahta."
These words all come from an even older Proto-Indo-European word that meant "night." This word is thought to be related to the words for "dark" in other languages.
So, the word "night" has been around for a very long time, and it has changed a little bit over the years, but it still basically means the same thing: the time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark outside.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Night
Common Phrases
Night shift: A work schedule that takes place during the night.
Night out: An evening spent enjoying social activities.
Night owl: Someone who is naturally awake and active at night.
Nightcap: An alcoholic drink taken before bed.
Nightstand: A small table placed beside a bed.
Less Common Phrases
Nightwatch: A person or group of people responsible for guarding a place at night.
Nightingale: A small bird known for its beautiful song, often heard at night.
Nightgown: A loose-fitting garment worn by women or girls at night.
Nightfall: The time of day when it becomes dark.
Night vision: The ability to see in low light conditions.
Idioms
Under the cover of night: Secretly or without being seen.
Night and day: Continuously or without stopping.
The night is young: It is still early in the evening.
To be up all night: To stay awake all night.
To be a night owl: To be someone who is naturally awake and active at night.
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Source Information
Definition of night from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
