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midnight

[ˈmɪdnaɪt]

midnight Definition

  • 1twelve o'clock at night
  • 2the middle of the night

Using midnight: Examples

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

  • Example

    The party ended at midnight.

  • Example

    I usually go to bed before midnight.

  • Example

    The clock struck midnight and the carriage turned back into a pumpkin.

midnight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for midnight

Phrases with midnight

  • to work or study late into the night

    Example

    I have an exam tomorrow, so I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight.

  • a light meal eaten before going to bed

    Example

    I'm feeling a bit hungry, so I think I'll have a midnight snack.

  • a dark shade of blue that resembles the color of the sky at midnight

    Example

    She wore a beautiful dress in midnight blue to the party.

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Summary: midnight in Brief

The term 'midnight' [ˈmɪdnaɪt] refers to twelve o'clock at night or the middle of the night. It is often used to indicate the end of a day or the start of a new one, as in 'The party ended at midnight.' 'Midnight' also appears in phrases like 'burn the midnight oil,' meaning to work or study late into the night, and 'midnight snack,' referring to a light meal eaten before going to bed.

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