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night

/naɪt/

[/naɪt/]

dark hours

Beginnernoun

Definition

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

Example

The city looks beautiful at night when all the lights come on.

The city looks beautiful at night when all the lights come on.

Etymology

From Old English "niht," related to Latin "nox."

How & Where It’s Used

The dark part of the day; "good night" is said before sleeping.

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