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dusk

[dʌsk]

dusk Definition

  • 1the time of day immediately following sunset, when daylight has almost completely gone but it is not yet dark
  • 2the darker stage of twilight

Using dusk: Examples

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

  • Example

    The park is closed at dusk.

  • Example

    We arrived at the hotel at dusk.

  • Example

    The sky was a deep red at dusk.

dusk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dusk

Antonyms for dusk

Phrases with dusk

  • during the time of day immediately following sunset

    Example

    The birds start singing again at dusk.

  • during the time of day when it is almost dark

    Example

    I saw a shadow moving in the dusk.

  • throughout the night, from sunset to sunrise

    Example

    The club is open from dusk till dawn.

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Summary: dusk in Brief

Dusk [dʌsk] refers to the time of day immediately following sunset, when daylight has almost completely gone but it is not yet dark. It is also used to describe the darker stage of twilight. Examples include 'The park is closed at dusk' and 'The sky was a deep red at dusk.' Phrases like 'at dusk' and 'in the dusk' are commonly used to describe events during this time period.

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