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daylight

[ˈdeɪlaɪt]

daylight Definition

  • 1the natural light of the day
  • 2the time between sunrise and sunset
  • 3a 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

Antonyms for daylight

Phrases with daylight

  • in full view of the public or in an obvious manner

    Example

    The thief stole the bike in broad daylight.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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