days
/ˈdeɪz/
noun
- 1
Any period of 24 hours.
“I've been here for two days and a bit.”
- 2
A period from midnight to the following midnight.
“The day begins at midnight.”
- 3
Rotational period of a planet (especially Earth).
“A day on Mars is slightly over 24 hours.”
- 4
The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
“I worked two days last week.”
- 5
Part of a day period between sunrise and sunset where one enjoys daylight; daytime.
“day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day.”
- 6
A specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time.
“Every dog has its day.”
- 7
A period of contention of a day or less.
“The day belonged to the Allies.”
- 8
A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
“Your 8am forecast: The high for the day will be 30 and the low, before dawn, will be 10.”
Antonyms
verb
- 1
To spend a day (in a place).
noun
- 1
A particular time or period of vague extent.
“Things were more relaxed in Grandpa's days.”
- 2
Life.
“That's how he ended his days.”
adverb
- 1
During the day.
“She works days at the garage.”
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