night
gb/nˈaɪt/ us/nˈaɪt/
A1
Englanti
~ 300
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
A1
event
1
Time from sunset to sunrise
The time when the sun is down and it is dark outside.
Käyttömalli:
[something] happens at night
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'night' with 'evening'. Evening refers to the time just before it becomes fully dark, while night is after darkness has fully set in.
Synonyymit
darkness (Refers more to the absence of light rather than the specific time period.)
Antonyymit
day (Refers to the period of light between sunrise and sunset.)
Kollokaatiot
at night
|during the night
|late at night
|night sky
|night shift
Teemat
daily life
|nature
|time
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- We went for a walk at night to see the stars.
- The streets are quiet during the night.
- Owls are active at night.
- I prefer driving at night when there is less traffic.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I sleep at night.
- The moon is bright at night.
- We eat dinner at night.
- It is cold at night.
Substantiivi
A2
event
2
An evening social event
A party, show, or other event that happens in the evening or night.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] has a [type] night
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse this with simply 'night' meaning darkness, but here it refers to an organized activity.
Synonyymit
evening event (More formal and specific to planned gatherings.)
Kollokaatiot
movie night
|game night
|date night
|opening night
Teemat
entertainment
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
- We had a fun game night with friends.
- Friday is our regular date night.
- The theater’s opening night was sold out.
Oppijaesimerkit
- We have movie night every Saturday.
- Tonight is our date night.
- They enjoyed quiz night at the pub.
Substantiivi
A2
event
3
Time spent sleeping at night
The time when you are asleep at night.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] has a [adjective] night
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'a good night' as a farewell instead of meaning restful sleep depending on context.
Synonyymit
sleep (Refers to the act or state of sleeping, not specifically tied to nighttime.)
Antonyymit
daytime waking hours (The period of being awake during the day.)
Kollokaatiot
good night’s sleep
|bad night
|restless night
Teemat
health
|daily life
|time
|daily_life
Esimerkit
- I had a terrible night because of the storm.
- She enjoyed a good night’s sleep for the first time in weeks.
- His baby kept him awake all night.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I had a good night.
- She slept well last night.
- He had a bad night because he was sick.
Substantiivi
A1
action
4
'Good night' as farewell before sleep
'Night' used to say goodbye before going to bed or leaving late.
Käyttömalli:
'Good night' to [someone]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes write 'Goodnight' as one word; while common in informal writing, standard English uses two words for the farewell phrase.
Synonyymit
farewell before sleep (General phrase indicating parting before bedtime.)
Kollokaatiot
good night
Teemat
daily life
|social interaction
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- Good night, see you in the morning!
- She kissed her children and said good night.
- He waved and said, 'Night, everyone!'
Oppijaesimerkit
- Good night, Mom.
- Good night, everyone.
- Night, see you tomorrow.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
night
IPA
GB/nˈaɪt/
US/nˈaɪt/
Tavut ja painotus
night (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (night)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: night
- Plural: night, nights
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
at night
1/ˈæt nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
During nighttime hours
Happening when it is dark outside between sunset and sunrise.
Esimerkit
- The city looks beautiful at night.
- Owls hunt at night.
good night
1/ɡˈʊd nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Farewell before sleeping or leaving late
What you say to someone when they go to bed or leave late in the evening.
Esimerkit
- Good night, see you tomorrow!
- She hugged her dad and said good night.
late at night
1/lˈeɪt ˈæt nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
In later hours of nighttime
Happening in the later part of nighttime before morning comes.
Esimerkit
- He likes to read late at night.
- We heard strange noises late at night.
night and day
1/nˈaɪt ˈænd dˈeɪ/
idiom
All the time without stopping
All the time without stopping, day and night.
Esimerkit
- They worked night and day to finish the project.
- It rained night and day for a week.
overnight stay
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt stˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
a stay that lasts one night
A visit or trip where you sleep in that place for one night.
Esimerkit
- We booked an overnight stay in Paris.
- The price includes an overnight stay and breakfast.
- The package includes an overnight stay at a hotel.
- They arranged an overnight stay in the capital before the meeting.
- Our tour package comes with one overnight stay at a local hotel.