day

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Pronunciation
/deɪ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any period of 24 hours.

Example Sentences
  • I've been here for two days and a bit.
2 Definition

A period from midnight to the following midnight.

Example Sentences
  • The day begins at midnight.
3 Definition

Rotational period of a planet (especially Earth).

Example Sentences
  • A day on Mars is slightly over 24 hours.
4 Definition

The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.

Example Sentences
  • I worked two days last week.
5 Definition

Part of a day period between sunrise and sunset where one enjoys daylight; daytime.

Synonyms
daylight upsun
Antonyms
night
Example Sentences
  • day and night;  I work at night and sleep during the day.
6 Definition

A specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time.

Synonyms
epoch era
Example Sentences
  • Every dog has its day.
7 Definition

A period of contention of a day or less.

Example Sentences
  • The day belonged to the Allies.
8 Definition

A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.

Example Sentences
  • Your 8am forecast: The high for the day will be 30 and the low, before dawn, will be 10.
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To spend a day (in a place).