By night Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈnaɪt
BY NYT
bˈaɪ/ /nˈaɪt
BY NYT
Definition
Used to describe something that happens or is true during the night, usually in contrast to what happens during the day.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in written, descriptive, or poetic language. Common in expressions like 'by night and by day.' Not used to mean 'at night' in all conversational cases; 'at night' is more common in everyday speech.
Spanish: de nochePortuguese (BR): à noitePortuguese (PT): à noiteChinese (Simplified): 在夜间Chinese (Traditional): 在夜間Hindi: रात मेंArabic: ليلاًBengali: রাতেRussian: ночью - в ночное времяJapanese: 夜にVietnamese: vào ban đêmKorean: 밤에Turkish: geceleyin - geceleriUrdu: رات کوIndonesian: pada malam hari
Example Sentences
The city looks different by night.
basic
He works during the day and studies by night.
basic
Animals like owls hunt by night.
basic
By night, the streets are quiet and empty.
natural
The park feels completely different by night than it does by day.
natural
Tourists love exploring the old part of the city by night.
natural