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We went inside at nightfall.
What does Nightfall mean?
Nightfall means the start of night.
Dictionary definition
The time when evening turns into night.
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The trail looked darker after nightfall.
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By nightfall, the sky had changed from orange to deep blue.
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What does nightfall mean?
The time when evening turns into night.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to nightfall?
Dusk is close in meaning to nightfall.
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Which word or phrase is closest to the opposite of nightfall?
Daybreak contrasts with the meaning of nightfall.
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WordNightfall.
Partnoun.
MeaningNightfall means the start of night.
ExampleExample: We went inside at nightfall.
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- Syllables
- nyt · fawl
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- nyt
- Ending
- fawl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nyt.
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Synonyms
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duskUse for the time when daylight fades.
twilightUse for the soft light before full darkness.
Antonyms
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daybreakUse for the time when day begins.
sunriseUse for the time when the sun comes up.
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Nightfall word family
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nightfall
noun
nightfalls
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