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Meaning of a day
a period of 24 hours as a unit of time
Etymology of a day
The word 'day' comes from Old English 'dæg', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'dagiz' and Proto-Indo-European 'dhe-' meaning to shine, with the word's meaning and usage evolving over time to encompass various aspects of time and periods of light and darkness
Synonyms
Definitions
- A period of 24 hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next
- * A period of light between dawn and dusk, or the time of daylight
Usage Examples
- I'm going to the beach for a day to relax and enjoy the sunshine
- * The new policy will be implemented in a day or two
- * The company is open for business from day to night