Definitions
- Referring to the time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. - Describing the period of the day around noon, typically from 11 am to 1 pm. - Talking about the middle of the day when the sun is directly overhead.
- Referring to the middle of the day, typically from 12 pm to 2 pm. - Describing the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. - Talking about the period of the day when the sun is directly overhead.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the middle of the day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
- 2Both can be used as adjectives or nouns.
- 3Both are used to describe a specific time of day.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Noonday is less commonly used than midday.
- 2Definition: Midday refers specifically to the middle of the day, while noonday can refer to a broader period around noon.
- 3Connotation: Noonday has a more poetic or literary connotation, while midday is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Timeframe: Noonday can refer to a longer period of time around noon, while midday specifically refers to the time between 12 pm and 2 pm.
Remember this!
Both noonday and midday refer to the middle of the day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. However, midday is more commonly used and specifically refers to the time between 12 pm and 2 pm, while noonday can refer to a broader period around noon. Additionally, noonday has a more poetic or literary connotation, while midday is more commonly used in everyday language.
