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Meaning of hours of darkness
The primary meaning of "hours of darkness" refers to the period of time when it is dark, typically at night.
Etymology of hours of darkness
The phrase "hours of darkness" is derived from the Old English and Old Norse words for "hour" and "dark", with "hour" coming from the Old English "hār" and the Old Norse "hár", and "dark" coming from the Old English "deorc" and the Old Norse "døkk".
The phrase has been in use since the 15th century to describe the nighttime period.
Synonyms
nighttime
darkness
night
evening
dusk
twilight
gloom
blackness
shadows
gloaming
nightfall
sundown
eventide
crepuscle
darkness falls
night hours
late hours
dead of night
wee hours
small hours
witching hour
midnight
moonless night
dark of night
pitch black
dark hours
night time
evening time
nightwatch
nocturnal hours
dark period
Definitions
- The period of time between sunset and sunrise, especially the part of this period when it is dark.
- * A period of time characterized by a lack of light or illumination.
Usage Examples
- The city is not safe during the hours of darkness due to the high crime rate.
- * The hours of darkness were the most difficult part of the hike, as we had to navigate through the dense forest without any light.
- * The astronomer preferred to conduct her research during the hours of darkness to get a clearer view of the stars.
Antonyms
daylight
daytime
morning
afternoon
evening
sunrise
sunset
dawn
daybreak
morning light
daytime hours
light of day
brightness
luminosity
radiance
glow
illumination
light
sunup
noon
midday
afternoon sun