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We opened the curtains to let in daylight.
What does Daylight mean?
Daylight means sunlight during the day.
Dictionary definition
Natural light from the sun during the day.
Example sentences
Daylight in a sentence
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The hikers wanted to reach camp before the daylight faded.
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The room felt warmer and brighter when daylight filled the windows.
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Practice 1
What does daylight mean?
Daylight means natural light from the sun during the day.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses daylight correctly?
This sentence uses daylight to mean natural light from the sun.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of daylight?
Darkness means little or no light, which is the opposite of daylight.
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WordDaylight.
Partnoun.
MeaningDaylight means sunlight during the day.
ExampleExample: We opened the curtains to let in daylight.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- day · lyt
- Strongest beat
- day
- Ending
- lyt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on day.
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Synonyms
Words like Daylight
sunlightUse for light that comes from the sun.
daytime lightA simple phrase for natural light during the day.
Antonyms
Opposite words
darknessUse when there is little or no light.
nightUse for the dark part of the day.
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Word family
Daylight word family
Base word
day
noun
daylight
Natural light during the day.
noun
daytime
The part of the day when it is light.
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Hint for students
Daylight means sunlight during the day.
Common mix-up
Daylight is not the same as darkness. Daylight means daylight means sunlight during the day.
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Read this model sentence: The hikers wanted to reach camp before the daylight faded. Clue words: hikers, wanted, reach. Underline clue words that show why daylight fits instead of darkness. Now write one new sentence that shows daylight without using the word daylight. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show daylight?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The hikers wanted to reach camp before the daylight faded." Why does daylight fit better than darkness?
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