About 283,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. At Night or In the Night? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 13, 2015 · 1. The origin of "at night" to indicate a point of time and the usage of prepositions "in" and"at" In olden times, when the time expression "at night" was originated, night might have been …

  2. At night or In the night - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 22, 2020 · What can I say about a thing happened at night? Someone stole my phone at night. OR Someone stole my phone in the night. Which one is right to say?

  3. What's the difference between “by night” and “at night”?

    The expression by night is typically used to contrast someone's nighttime activities to their daytime activities, especially when the nighttime activities are unusual or unexpected.

  4. 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

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. 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 …

  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. 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 …

  10. word choice - Is "yesterday night" acceptable? - English Language ...

    Mar 18, 2011 · 1 "Last night" is more specific but I don't think anyone would object to calling "tonight" part of "today." (At night) What did you do today? (At night) What day is it today? However, you …