dusk

Meanings

• noun

  The period of twilight following sunset.

  - "The sun had set, and the sky was filled with the beautiful colors of dusk."
  - "I love the peaceful feeling that comes with sitting and watching the dusk."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

dawn , daybreak

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Synonyms

evenfall , nightfall , smokefall , vespers

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dusk
hush , rush , crush

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Variants

List of all variants of dusk that leads to same result
dusk , dusked , dusking , dusks , from dawn to dusk , from dawn to/until dusk , from dawn until dusk

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Etymology

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Old English 'duscan' meaning 'dark'.

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Trivia

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1. Dusk lasts for about an hour after sunset.

2. The word 'dusk' is used less frequently than the word 'sunset'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Twilight: The period of time after sunset when the sky is still light.

2. Sunset: The point at which the sun disappears below the horizon.

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Culture

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Dusk is often associated with the end of the day and the beginning of night. In literature, it is often used to set a mood or create a sense of mystery or suspense. In art, it is a popular subject for painting and photography.

How to Memorize "dusk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful sunset with the colors of orange, pink, and purple spreading across the sky. Visualize the sun disappearing below the horizon and the sky slowly becoming darker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dusk' with the end of the day and the beginning of night. Think of it as a peaceful and calming time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dusk is Dark' to remember the meaning of the word.

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