Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midnight
noun
/ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/
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Definition
Midnight refers to the middle of the night, specifically the time when the clock strikes twelve and the day changes from one to another.
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Examples
- They arrived at the party just before midnight.
- The clock chimed midnight, echoing through the empty streets.
- She enjoys walking alone under the stars at midnight.
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Meaning
It signifies the transition point between two days, commonly associated with the end of one day and the start of the next.
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Synonyms
- 12:00 AM
- Nightfall
- Witching hour