night
word
/ˈnaɪt/
nyt
/nˈaɪt/
nyt
Definition
The time from sunset to sunrise when it is dark outside. It is the opposite of day.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday speech; often combined with words like "at night," "nighttime," or phrases like "good night." Can also refer to a dark period regardless of literal time (e.g., 'the night of the soul').
Spanish: nochePortuguese (BR): noitePortuguese (PT): noiteChinese (Simplified): 夜晚Chinese (Traditional): 夜晚Hindi: रातArabic: ليلBengali: রাতRussian: ночьJapanese: 夜Vietnamese: đêmKorean: 밤Turkish: geceUrdu: راتIndonesian: malam
Example Sentences
I sleep at night because it is dark then.
basic
Stars are bright in the night sky.
basic
We had dinner last night at 7 o’clock.
basic
It’s hard to concentrate at night when all the lights are off.
natural
She said ‘good night’ before going to bed.
natural
The city looks so different at night with all the lights on.
natural