Midnight

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/

Definitions of midnight

noun a point in time that marks the middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night

Example Sentences

A1 I go to bed at midnight.

A2 The party ended at midnight.

B1 She likes to take a walk at midnight.

B2 The city streets are quiet at midnight.

C1 Midnight is my favorite time of day.

C2 The stars are shining brightly at midnight.

Examples of midnight in a Sentence

formal The event is scheduled to end at midnight.

informal Let's meet at the park at midnight.

slang We're going to sneak out at midnight.

figurative The idea struck me like a bolt of lightning at midnight.

Grammatical Forms of midnight

• plural: midnights
• comparative: later than midnight
• superlative: the latest
• present tense: midnight
• future tense: will be midnight
• perfect tense: has been midnight
• continuous tense: is midnight
• singular: midnight
• positive degree: midnight
• infinitive: to midnight
• gerund: midnighting
• participle: midnighted

Origin and Evolution of midnight

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'midnight' originated from Old English, where 'mid' meant 'middle' and 'niht' meant 'night'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'midnight' has retained its original meaning of the middle of the night, but it has also come to symbolize the transition from one day to the next. It is commonly used to refer to the time of night when one day ends and a new one begins.