daylight

[ˈdeɪlaɪt]

daylight Definition

• 1. the natural light of the day
• 2. the time between sunrise and sunset
• 3. a noticeable difference between two things

Using daylight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "daylight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The room was filled with daylight.

• Example

  We need to finish the work before daylight fades.

• Example

  The new regulations will bring to light some of the company's questionable practices.

• Example

  There is a clear daylight between the two candidates in terms of their policies.

daylight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for daylight

• sunlight
• daytime
• dawn
• morning
• daybreak

Antonyms for daylight

• darkness
• night
• dusk

Phrases with daylight

• in broad daylight

  in full view of the public or in an obvious manner

  Example

  The thief stole the bike in broad daylight.

• daylight robbery

  an act of taking advantage of someone by charging them an exorbitant amount of money

  Example

  The price they charged for the concert tickets was daylight robbery.

• see daylight

  to make progress towards completing a task or achieving a goal

  Example

  After weeks of hard work, we finally saw daylight in our project.

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Summary: daylight in Brief

The term 'daylight' [ˈdeɪlaɪt] refers to the natural light of the day, the time between sunrise and sunset, and a noticeable difference between two things. It is often used in phrases like 'in broad daylight,' meaning in full view of the public, and 'daylight robbery,' meaning an act of taking advantage of someone by charging them an exorbitant amount of money.