Afternight

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərnaɪt/

Definitions of afternight

noun a period of time after nightfall; evening or night

Example Sentences

A1 I always feel sleepy afternight.

A2 Afternight, the city becomes quiet and peaceful.

B1 Afternight, I like to go for a walk to clear my mind.

B2 The afternight sky was filled with stars, creating a beautiful sight.

C1 The afternight hours are perfect for stargazing.

C2 The afternight atmosphere was filled with a sense of mystery and tranquility.

adjective relating to or occurring in the period of time after nightfall

Example Sentences

A1 I am scared of the afternight noises outside my window.

A2 The afternight chill made me shiver as I walked home.

B1 The afternight sky was filled with twinkling stars.

B2 The afternight fog rolled in, obscuring the view of the city.

C1 The afternight silence was broken only by the occasional hoot of an owl.

C2 The afternight atmosphere was eerie and unsettling, adding to the suspense of the story.

Examples of afternight in a Sentence

formal The afternight research findings were presented at the conference.

informal We had a great time at the afternight party.

slang Let's hit up the afternight spot for some late-night fun.

figurative The afternight symbolized a new beginning for the city.

Grammatical Forms of afternight

past tense

afternighted

plural

afternights

comparative

more afternight

superlative

most afternight

present tense

afternights

future tense

will afternight

perfect tense

have afternighted

continuous tense

is afternighting

singular

afternight

positive degree

afternight

infinitive

to afternight

gerund

afternighting

participle

afternighted

Origin and Evolution of afternight

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'afternight' originated from Old English, where 'æfter' means 'after' and 'niht' means 'night'. It was likely used to refer to the time after nightfall or during the night.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afternight' fell out of common usage and was eventually replaced by phrases like 'after dark' or 'nighttime'. The concept of time periods after night has remained consistent, but the specific term 'afternight' has become obsolete.