night
/naɪt/the time of day when it is dark because the sun is below the horizon
We went for a walk under the moonlight on a quiet night.
The walk was peaceful because it was a calm night with moonlight.
The word 'night' can also refer to a specific evening or a period of darkness in a broader sense.
a period of time when something is inactive or closed
The club stays open all night.
The club is open continuously throughout the night.
This usage is common in informal contexts, such as describing nightlife or activities that occur during the night.
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Common Usage
'Night' is often used to describe the period of darkness, but it can also refer to a specific evening or a period of inactivity.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
In English, 'night' is typically lowercase unless it is part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.
📖Word Origin
Old English 'niht', from Proto-Germanic 'nahts', related to 'night' in other Germanic languages.
📝Usage Notes
The word 'night' is often used to describe the period of darkness, but it can also refer to a specific evening or a period of inactivity.