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goodnight vs Good Night

Both "goodnight" and "good night" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Goodnight" is commonly used as a farewell or a way to wish someone a good night's sleep, while "good night" is used to describe the quality of the night or to bid someone farewell in a more formal way.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 967 views

goodnight

This is a commonly used phrase in English to bid someone farewell or wish them a good night's sleep.

Use "goodnight" as a farewell or to wish someone a good night's sleep. It is an informal way of saying goodbye at night.

Examples:

Goodnight, see you tomorrow!
I'm going to bed now, goodnight!
She whispered goodnight to her children before they fell asleep.

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Unfortunately for you, Marie gave you goodnight.
Saying goodnight was always difficult for him.
Nathan stood up and wished Uiara a goodnight.
The celebration that followed ended with the goodnight given by Don Chávez.
Buona sera, signorina, kiss me goodnight...
Yes, I'm sorry, goodnight.
And I woke up when the presenter said goodnight.
Sleep, goodnight... to convince you...
I have come to wish you goodnight, Lord.
You will indeed Mr. Mann, goodnight.
I do and I have - goodnight, Mr Christie.
Well, I guess, that's... goodnight.
You know your way - so, goodnight.
I have just said goodnight to Casey.
Anyway, goodnight, my dear.
Ed, goodnight, good man.
Guys, goodnight, sleep well.
Well, goodnight, my love.
Well, goodnight, Mark Daniel.
Well, goodnight Constance, I hope you feel rested in the morning.

Alternatives:

Sweet dreams
Sleep well
Nighty night
Sleep tight
Rest well

Good Night

This is also a correct phrase in English, used to describe the quality of the night or to bid someone farewell in a more formal way.

Use "good night" to describe the quality of the night or to bid someone farewell in a more formal manner.

Examples:

It's a good night for stargazing.
Good night, and sleep well.
He wished her a good night before leaving.

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Now you say "Good Night"
And I met with this editor, and I left New York for a contract for my first book, "Good Night, Monkey Boy," which was published on June 12, 2001.
"Good Night, Town from Footloose"?
You've never read a play called Good Night, Bassington? Heavens, no.
Good afternoon and good night, my children.
Looks like it was a good night.
"Good Night cow jumping over the moon."
"Good Night, Town from Footloose"?
"The signature greeting used by the host of Good Night Kitten."
Good night, children, everywhere.
Holt, the lady said good night to all.
You can't - good night, Edna.
Good night, Mr. SuIIivan.
He said good night to me.
I kept expecting him to crawl into bed and kiss me good night.
I was just saying good night to Tiffany here.
They should say "Good night" before the cops see Brody.
Good night, Mr. Wilkerson.
Good night, Mrs. Wilkes.
Good night, Mrs. Watling.

Alternatives:

Have a good evening
Have a pleasant night
Enjoy the night
Farewell
Take care

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