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 …

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?

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.

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 …

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 …

Can "nighttime" be used instead of "night-time"? Ask Question Asked 11 years, 8 months ago Modified 6 years, 2 months ago

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 …

Oct 9, 2025 · It was a bright frosty morning. The whole composition before him, when he stood where he had stood last night, was clearly discernible. Is it possible for last night to mean the …

Apr 11, 2019 · How exactly are the words 'evening' and 'night' used in English? Are there certain times when evening, and when night, are considered to begin? Do these periods overlap?

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" …