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Meaning of sundown
The primary meaning of "sundown" refers to the time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon, marking the end of the day.
Etymology of sundown
The word "sundown" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "sun" coming from Old English "sunne" and "down" from Old English "dūn", meaning "to go down" or "to set"
Historically, the term has been used to describe the time of day when the sun sets, and has also been used figuratively to describe a period of decline or deterioration
Synonyms
dusk
twilight
sunset
evening
nightfall
gloaming
eventide
close of day
day's end
darkness
shadows
crepuscle
decline
decay
ebb
downturn
decline
fall
demise
ending
finale
conclusion
termination
cessation
finish
completion
duskiness
darkness
murk
somberness
melancholy
sorrow
despair
Definitions
- The time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon in the west
- * The point in time when the sun sets
- * A period of decline or deterioration
Usage Examples
- The family gathered to watch the sundown over the ocean
- * The company's fortunes began to decline after sundown on their reputation
- * The regulations took effect at sundown on the specified date
Antonyms
sunrise
dawn
daylight
morning
daybreak
sunup
daytime
afternoon
midday
noon
high noon
peak
apex
climax
ascension
rise
growth
improvement
progress
advancement
development
expansion