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noon

/nuːn/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, usually 12:00 p.m.

    - "What time is noon?"
    - "The sun reaches its zenith at noon."
Pronunciation
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Antonyms

midnight
Synonyms

capstone , noon of night , midday , nones , noontide , twelve , nones
Rhymes
Words rhyming with noon
moon , june , spoon
Variants
List of all variants of noon that leads to same result
noon , noons , high noon , high noons , morning , noon , and night , pre-noon , prenoon , no flies on , there are no flies on , no reflection on
Etymology
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From Old English 'nōon', from Proto-Germanic 'nauona-', from Proto-Indo-European root 'neu-' (new) + '-on-' (day)

Trivia
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  1. Noon is also known as 'meridian' or 'midday'.

  2. In some countries, noon is marked by the ringing of church bells.

  3. The term 'noon' comes from the Old English word 'nōon', which means 'new moon'. However, the modern meaning of noon is unrelated to the moon.

Related Concepts
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  1. Midday: Another term for noon, referring to the middle of the day.

  2. Solar noon: The exact moment when the sun is directly overhead, which can vary slightly depending on location and time of year.

Culture
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In many cultures, noon is considered the middle of the day and a time for rest and reflection. It is also a significant time in various religious and spiritual practices.

How to Memorize "noon"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clock with the hands pointing to 12:00. Visualize the sun being directly overhead at this time.

  2. associate

    - Associate noon with the image of a sunflower facing directly towards the sun.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Noon is when the sun is at its highest point' to remember the definition.

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