noon
/nu:n/
Definition
- Noun:
- The middle of the day: "noon" specifically refers to the time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, typically at 12:00 in the afternoon.
- A precise point in time: It denotes the exact moment of 12:00 p.m. (post meridiem), marking the transition from morning to afternoon.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We agreed to meet for lunch at noon.
- The clock struck noon, and the workers took their break.
- The deadline for submission is precisely noon tomorrow.
Advanced Usage
- "High noon": This phrase emphasizes the exact time of noon, often associated with a deadline or a moment of confrontation.
- The contract expires at high noon on Friday.
- "The noon of life": A metaphorical or literary use referring to the peak or prime period of one's life or career.
- In the noon of his career, he produced his most celebrated work.
Variants and Related Words
- Noonday (adj): Occurring at or associated with noon.
- The noonday sun was very intense.
- Noontime (n): Another word for the period around noon.
- We rested during the noontime heat.
Synonyms
- Midday: The middle part of the day, often used interchangeably with noon but can be a broader period.
- Twelve noon: A more explicit term specifying the hour.
Related Phrases
- As clear as noon: An idiom meaning something is very obvious or easy to understand.
- His intentions were as clear as noon.
Noun
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the middle of the day
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