day Definition
- 1a period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next, corresponding to a rotation of the earth on its axis
- 2the time during which the sun is visible; daylight
- 3a particular period of the day; a specified time
Using day: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "day" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I work eight hours a day.
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The wedding is in three days.
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I usually wake up at six in the morning every day.
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I prefer to exercise in the afternoon.
day Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using day
Example
Her compliment really made my day.
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We've been working for hours, let's call it a day.
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The kids had a field day playing in the park.
Phrases with day
Example
I was at work all day yesterday.
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Day after day, he would go to the park to feed the ducks.
happening every day over a long period of time, especially something boring or unpleasant
Example
She worked day in, day out to support her family.
Origins of day
from Old English 'dæg', meaning 'the time of light between one night and the next'
Summary: day in Brief
The term 'day' [deɪ] refers to a period of twenty-four hours, from one midnight to the next, or the time during which the sun is visible. It can also refer to a particular period of the day. Examples include 'I work eight hours a day' and 'The wedding is in three days.' Phrases like 'all day' and idioms like 'make someone's day' are also common.
