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NIGHT

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Night.

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Night - as a noun

Roman goddess of night; daughter of erebus; counterpart of greek nyx

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nox

The time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darknighttime
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime period
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
day

A period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom

The period spent sleeping

Example: "I had a restless night"

The dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit

Example: "Three nights later he collapsed"

Darkness

Example: "It vanished into the night"

A shortening of nightfall

Example: "They worked from morning to night"

The time between sunset and midnight

Example: "He watched television every night"

Night - as a verb

To spend a night (in a place), to overnight.

Night - as an interjection

Ellipsis of good night

Example: "Night, y'all! thanks for a great evening!"

Example Sentences

"I love stargazing at night."
"The night was filled with the sound of crickets."
"She slept peacefully through the night."
"The night sky was clear and full of stars."
"The party lasted all night long."
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Word Game Points

Is NIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, night is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is NIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, night is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is NIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, night is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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