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  1. On this night vs In this night - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 3, 2021 · In this night of wonder or On this night of wonder, which is correct? The full context is God from heav’nly splendour Comes to earth below; In/On this night of wonder, The world is all aglow.

  2. Can we use "day and night time" instead of "day and night"?

    Sep 10, 2024 · 4 Day and night time is not an idiomatic or set phrase (unlike day and night), but it can be used appropriately in certain contexts, particularly in technical ones. Here is a relevant usage I've …

  3. word usage - 1 o'clock in the morning OR 1 o'clock at night? - English ...

    Sep 8, 2015 · Do you think '2 o'clock in the morning' might somehow actually mean '2 o'clock in the afternoon', as that's the only alternative? I suppose I can see your point if someone says '11 o'clock …

  4. Use of “12 m.” for noon and “12 p.m.” for midnight

    Nov 29, 2024 · I thought the day ran from sunrise to sunset, just as the night runs from sunset to sunrise. There are black-and-white speed limit signs that post twin speed limits, one for day that's …

  5. nouns - Can "nighttime" be used instead of "night-time"? - English ...

    Can "nighttime" be used instead of "night-time"? Ask Question Asked 11 years, 7 months ago Modified 6 years, 2 months ago

  6. word usage - "Good night" vs "goodnight" (vs "good-night") - English ...

    Mar 26, 2012 · I am trying to find out which is correct in "Good night" vs "goodnight" (vs "good-night"), and there seem to be conflicting views around the internet. I am hoping you guys can shed some …

  7. When is afternoon? When is evening? When is night? Is there another ...

    Apr 26, 2020 · I'm a beginner here, and I have a question about the evening/night meal, and this is my first question. It's evening. The family is eating dinner. From when until when is it considered to be "ev...

  8. meaning - Is the usage of “night and day” as “completely different ...

    Jan 1, 2014 · Similar to day and night, except it implies an improvement of the situation rather than a deterioration. So my question: Is the usage of ‘night and day” in the meaning of “completely different” …

  9. Is 'Night an acceptable informal variant of "Good Night"?

    Dec 29, 2016 · The spoken use of "night" as an informal, familiar version of "good night" (wishing one a restful sleep) is common, but I'm not sure what the proper written equivalent is - if there is one.

  10. single word requests - Precise names for parts of a day - English ...

    night 21:00 23:59 supper Good evening mid-night 24:00 1:00 Good evening Most of it is correct, here are a few suggestions: "Good Evening" is used from 4 p.m. till even night. "Good night" as noted by …