Inglês

daylight

gb/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ us/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
A2 Inglês
~ 3500
Aceções
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Nome A2 entity
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Natural light from the sun

Light from the sun that we see in the day.

Padrão de uso: [something] in daylight
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'daylight' with 'daytime'; 'daytime' refers to the period, while 'daylight' refers to the light itself.
Sinónimos
sunlight (Refers specifically to direct rays from the sun, not just general daytime light.) | daytime light (A more descriptive phrase for clarity, often used in explanations.)
Antónimos
darkness (The absence of light, especially at night.)
Colocações
in daylight |daylight hours |by daylight |lose daylight |full daylight
Temas
nature |daily life |weather
Exemplos
  • The photograph looks much better in daylight.
  • We should finish the hike before we lose daylight.
  • Daylight streamed through the open window.
  • The crime happened in broad daylight.
  • Plants need daylight to grow well.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I can read better in daylight.
  • We walk in daylight to be safe.
  • Daylight comes through the window.
  • The park is open in daylight.
  • Daylight makes the room bright.
Nome A2 entity
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Period of natural light

The time from sunrise to sunset when it is light outside.

Padrão de uso: during daylight
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'daylight' with 'sunlight'; 'sunlight' is the light itself, while 'daylight' can mean both the light and the time period.
Sinónimos
daytime (Refers to the general period when it is light outside; more common for talking about time than light itself.)
Antónimos
nighttime (The opposite period, between sunset and sunrise.)
Colocações
hours of daylight |daylight saving |daylight period
Temas
nature |time
Exemplos
  • In winter, there are fewer hours of daylight.
  • We only work on the site during daylight.
  • Daylight saving time begins in March.
  • The animals are active only in daylight.
  • Daylight fades quickly in autumn.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • There are many hours of daylight in summer.
  • We travel in daylight for safety.
  • Daylight is short in winter.
  • I like to walk in daylight.
  • Daylight ends at six o’clock.
Nome informal B1 state
3

Visibility due to sunlight

When it is easy to see because of sunlight.

Sinónimos
brightness (General visibility and light level, not necessarily from the sun.)
Antónimos
obscurity (State of being difficult to see or unclear.)
Colocações
broad daylight
Temas
daily life |weather
Exemplos
  • The thief stole her bag in broad daylight.
  • It’s strange to see stars in daylight.
  • He was caught in broad daylight by security cameras.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The man ran away in broad daylight.
  • We saw stars in daylight today.
  • They took my phone in broad daylight.
Nome informal B2 state
4

Awareness after confusion

When you suddenly understand something after not knowing it before.

Sinónimos
realization (Focuses on becoming aware of something previously unknown.)
Antónimos
confusion (A state of not understanding something.)
Temas
emotions |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The new evidence brought daylight to the case.
  • It was like coming into daylight after years of darkness.
  • Her explanation finally brought me into the daylight.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I came into the daylight about his plan.
  • The teacher brought daylight to my question.
  • His words brought daylight to my mind.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
daylight
IPA
GB/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
US/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
Sílabas e acento
day - light (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (day)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: daylight
  • Plural: daylight
Família de palavras
Core family
day noun A1 light noun A1 daytime noun A2 daily adjective/adverb A2
Related words
daybreak noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
darkness noun A2 nighttime noun
Advanced or less common
daylit adjective
Expressões

daylight saving time

1
/dˈeɪlˌaɪt sˈeɪvɪŋ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

Clock adjustment for longer evenings

The practice of moving clocks forward in spring and back in autumn to have more light in the evenings.

Exemplos
  • Daylight saving time starts next Sunday.
  • Not all countries use daylight saving time.

make daylight between [things/people]

1
/mˈeɪk dˈeɪlˌaɪt bɪtwˈin θɪŋzpˈoʊpəl/
idiom informal

Create difference or separation

To cause a clear difference or space between two things or people.

Exemplos
  • The coach wants to make some daylight between our team and theirs in the rankings.
  • They worked hard to make daylight between their product and the competition.

in broad daylight

1
/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase

During the day, openly visible

When it is light outside and easy to see everything.

Exemplos
  • The robbery happened in broad daylight on a busy street.
  • They kissed in broad daylight without caring who saw.
  • She was attacked in broad daylight near her home.

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