sundown
/'sʌndaun/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon: "Sundown" refers to the daily event marking the end of daylight and the beginning of evening.
- Sunset: It is synonymous with the moment the sun sets.
Usage
- "Sundown" is used to indicate a specific time of day. It is often used in planning, storytelling, and describing daily routines.
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Examples
- Noun:
- The beautiful colors in the sky at sundown are breathtaking.
- Farmers often finish their work in the fields before sundown.
- The ceremony will begin precisely at sundown.
Advanced Usage
- "From sunup to sundown": This phrase means from sunrise to sunset, indicating a full day's work or activity.
- They labored in the fields from sunup to sundown.
Variants and Related Words
- Sunset (n): The time in the evening when the sun disappears or the sky's appearance at that time. (A direct synonym).
- Dusk (n): The darker stage of twilight, especially following sunset.
- Nightfall (n): The onset of night; the beginning of darkness.
Synonyms
- Sunset: The time when the sun goes down.
- Dusk: The darker part of twilight.
- Evening: The period of time at the end of the day.
Antonyms
- Sunrise: The time in the morning when the sun appears.
- Dawn: The first light of day; daybreak.
Noun
- the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon