nocturnally

Thân thiện

An owl hunts nocturnally in the forest.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that occurs, is active, or is characteristic of the night.

Usage

The adverb "nocturnally" describes actions, behaviors, or characteristics that happen during the night. It is most commonly used in scientific, zoological, and descriptive contexts.

Examples

• Many animals, such as owls and bats, feed nocturnally.
• The flowers of this cactus species bloom nocturnally.
• The security patrols operate nocturnally to monitor the premises.

Advanced Usage

• "to behave nocturnally": to exhibit patterns of activity at night.
  • The species has adapted to behave nocturnally to avoid daytime predators.

Variants and Related Words

• Nocturnal (adjective): Of, relating to, or occurring in the night.
  • The raccoon is a nocturnal animal.
• Nocturne (noun): A musical composition of a dreamy or pensive character, typically for the piano.
  • Chopin's nocturnes are famous.

Synonyms

• At night
• By night
• Nightly

Antonyms

• Diurnally
• By day
• During the day

Học thuật

Adverb

1. at night
   • nocturnally active bird