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We used midnight in a sentence about time.
What does Midnight mean?
Midnight means 12:00 at night.
Dictionary definition
twelve o'clock at night.
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Midnight in a sentence
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In class instructions, midnight helped us understand when something happens.
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The reading passage used midnight to show the order and timing of events.
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What does midnight mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of midnight.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to midnight?
Twelve At Night is close in meaning to midnight.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for midnight?
Midday contrasts with midnight.
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WordMidnight.
Partnoun.
MeaningMidnight means 12:00 at night.
ExampleExample: We used midnight in a sentence about time.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mid · night
- Strongest beat
- mid
- Ending
- night
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mid.
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Synonyms
Words like Midnight
twelve at nightCan be used as a similar word for midnight in some contexts.
nighttimeCan be used as a similar word for midnight in some contexts.
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Base word
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Hint for students
Midnight means the middle of the night, at 12:00 a.m.
Common mix-up
Midnight is not the same as noon. Midnight is 12:00 at night; noon is 12:00 in the day.
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Write one sentence that shows midnight without using the word midnight. Example: At 12:00 a.m., the streets were quiet and the stars were out. Clue words: 12:00 a.m., quiet, stars were out Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the middle of the night?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The clock struck midnight, and the house was dark and quiet." Why does midnight fit better than midday?
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