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night vs midnight

Both 'night' and 'midnight' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Night' refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, while 'midnight' specifically refers to 12 o'clock at night. They are not directly comparable as 'midnight' is a specific point in time during the night.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 884 views

night

The word 'night' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

You can use 'night' to talk about the time of day when it is dark outside, typically between sunset and sunrise.

Examples:

I love going for a walk at night.
The stars are beautiful at night.
She works night shifts at the hospital.

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Everybody gives milk on the nuptial night...
Otherwise it's another wasted night.
PM the night she was murdered.
Just the other night we did that role-playing.
And the late night comedy shows.
She never missed bingo night at immaculate heart...
That fateful night started like any other.
Krampusnacht is a night people should revere...
Between midnight and one, Wednesday night.
I remember the night Ernie disappeared.
We had a decent night actually.
Then this night had no meaning.
The night Laura Palmer was killed.
Plus, beavers are generally more active at night.
Civilization demands light, even at night.
I heard the zucchini night was incredible.
We deserve one night away together.
Our ship capsized in the night.
The night they burned your husband's farm.
Her pleasures light our skies at night.

Alternatives:

evening
dusk
darkness
nighttime
twilight

midnight

The word 'midnight' is correct and specifically refers to 12 o'clock at night, the point when one day ends and the next begins.

You use 'midnight' to refer to the middle of the night, specifically the point at which one day ends and the next begins, typically 12 o'clock.

Examples:

We'll meet at midnight.
The party ends at midnight.
The train leaves at midnight.

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Call was placed just after midnight.
Teenager, reported missing just after midnight.
Ben's working a midnight shift.
Manager says he shows around midnight.
Past midnight, great time for stories...
Black as midnight on a moonless night.
The festivities began at ten and descended into debauchery around midnight.
Best movies on cable starts after midnight.
Only had two techs on since midnight.
Means Jane met her caller around midnight.
Opening weekend, midnight show, bottomless nachos.
Nine calls from her since midnight.
Hostilities will end officially at one minute after midnight tonight.
I wake up around midnight, hearing things.
The victim was found shot to death after midnight.
Someone found a florist that delivers after midnight.
Paramedics were called just after midnight.
Torches for midnight feasts and secret reading.
Oliver... called me around midnight.
And around midnight, someone did.

Alternatives:

12 a.m.
the middle of the night
the witching hour
the dead of night
the stroke of midnight

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