🌙midnight

noun
/ˈmɪdnaɪt/

Meaning

twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example Sentences

He reached home just after midnight.

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

Example Expressions

burn the midnight oil

Synonyms

nighttime, darkness, late night, twelve o’clock, twelve o'clock, witching hour, dead of night
Entry 1
nighttime, darkness, late night, twelve o’clock
Entry 2
twelve o'clock, witching hour, dead of night

Antonyms

noon, midday, dawn, daylight
Entry 1
noon, midday
Entry 2
midday, noon, dawn, daylight

Collocations

at midnight, past midnight, midnight snack, midnight train, midnight oil, before midnight
Entry 1
at midnight, past midnight, midnight snack, midnight train
Entry 2
midnight oil, midnight snack, past midnight, before midnight

More Example Sentences

He kept on working until midnight.

It’s difficult to find a taxi at midnight.

We are unlikely to find a taxi at midnight.

I managed to finish the report before midnight.

I gradually stopped snacking at midnight without noticing.

They are not allowed to make noise anytime after midnight.

Related Vocabularies

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the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
The continued possession, use, or control of something

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