midnight

Meanings

• noun

  The time of day when there is no sunlight; the hours between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.

  - "It was past midnight when we finally arrived at our destination."
  - "The owl hooted as we approached midnight."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

midday , noon

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Synonyms

a.m. , am

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with midnight
tide , ride , side , tide , guide

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Variants

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Etymology

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Old English middangeard, mid-day, later extended to mean night as well.

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Trivia

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1. Midnight is the only time of day that is a single moment. All other times are durations.

2. In many cultures, the changing of the year from the old to the new is celebrated at midnight.

3. The longest night of the year, the winter solstice, occurs around midnight.

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Related Concepts

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1. midday: The opposite of midnight, the time of day when the sun is at its highest point.

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Culture

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In literature and folklore, midnight is often associated with mystery, magic, and the supernatural. It is the time when ghosts and other supernatural beings are said to be most active.

How to Memorize "midnight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock striking 12, signaling the start of midnight.
   - Visualize the dark night sky filled with stars.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of campfire smoke with midnight.
   - Associate the sound of crickets chirping with midnight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that midnight comes after 11:59 pm and before 1 am.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Mice In Chimneys Eat Cheese' to remember the order of midnight, midday, and morning.

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