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"Good night" vs "goodnight"

Both "good night" and "goodnight" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Good night" is typically used as a farewell greeting when parting from someone in the evening or before going to bed. On the other hand, "goodnight" is a noun that refers to the period of time between saying good night and actually falling asleep.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

Good night

This phrase is correct and commonly used as a farewell greeting when parting from someone in the evening or before going to bed.

Use "good night" when saying goodbye to someone in the evening or before going to sleep.

Examples:

  • She kissed her children good night before they went to bed.
  • Good night, sleep tight!
  • I'll see you tomorrow. Good night!

Alternatives:

  • Have a good night
  • Wishing you a good night

goodnight

This phrase is correct and is used as a noun to refer to the period of time between saying good night and actually falling asleep.

Use "goodnight" to refer to the time between saying good night and falling asleep.

Alternatives:

  • bedtime
  • sleep time

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