Day

/dei/

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Definition

Noun:
- A period of 24 hours: The time it takes for the Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis, used as a unit of time.
- The time between sunrise and sunset; daylight hours: The part of the day when it is light outside.
- A specific point or period in time: A particular date or a general era.
- The hours spent working or being active: The part of a day devoted to work or a particular activity.

Usage

As a unit of time:
- There are seven days in a week.
- I will see you in two days.
Referring to daylight:
- I prefer to work during the day.
- The flowers open during the day and close at night.
Referring to a specific date or era:
- We met on a rainy day.
- In the days of the Roman Empire, life was very different.
Referring to a working period:
- She had a long day at the office.
- My day begins at 6 a.m.

Examples

General time unit:
- The project must be completed within ten days.
- They traveled for three days.
Daylight period:
- Bats sleep during the day and hunt at night.
- It's easier to see the path in the day.
Specific point in time:
- That was the happiest day of my life.
- One day, I will visit Japan.
Work or activity period:
- After a hard day's work, he likes to relax.
- The nurse worked a 12-hour day.

Advanced Usage

"To have one's day": To experience a period of success, popularity, or opportunity.
- He was a great singer; he really had his day in the 1990s.
"To call it a day": To decide to stop working on something for the rest of the day; to end an activity.
- We've done enough for now; let's call it a day.
"Day in, day out": Continuously or repeatedly over a long period.
- He does the same job, day in, day out.

Variants and Related Words

Daylight (n): The natural light of the day.
- We need to finish the painting while we still have daylight.
Daytime (n): The time of day when there is natural light.
- Most television shows for children are broadcast in the daytime.
Daily (adj/adv): Happening or done every day.
- She takes a daily walk. (adj)
- The newspaper is published daily. (adv)

Synonyms

Related Phrases and Idioms

"Make someone's day": To make someone very happy.
- Getting a thank-you note from her really made my day.
"Save for a rainy day": To save money for a time when it might be needed unexpectedly.
- It's wise to save some money for a rainy day.
"The other day": Recently; a few days ago.
- I saw your brother the other day.
"At the end of the day": When everything is considered; ultimately.
- At the end of the day, your health is the most important thing.

Noun

United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
a period of opportunity
- he deserves his day in court
- every dog has his day
the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day
the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis
- how long is a day on Jupiter?
an era of existence or influence
- in the day of the dinosaurs
- in the days of the Roman Empire
- in the days of sailing ships
- he was a successful pianist in his day
the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working)
- my day began early this morning
- it was a busy day on the stock exchange
- she called it a day and went to bed
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
- the dawn turned night into day
- it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime
a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance
- Mother's Day
some point or period in time
- it should arrive any day now
- after that day she never trusted him again
- those were the days
- these days it is not unusual
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
- two days later they left
- they put on two performances every day
- there are 30,000 passengers per day

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