Night ( noun , adverb )

(As a noun)

Night ( noun )

1. The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise: we spent the night in a hotel.
2. The period of time between evening and morning: I was up all night.
3. A particular night: the night of the full moon.
4. The state of being dark: the night was closing in.
5. A time of rest or inactivity: the night shift.

Origin:

Old english niht, neaht, of germanic origin; related to dutch nacht and german nacht.

Examples:

1. I had a terrible night's sleep.
2. We're going to have a party tonight.
3. I love to look at the stars at night.
4. I'll be working the night shift.
5. I had a great night out with my friends.

(As an adverb)

Night ( adverb )

1. The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise: we spent the night in a hotel.
2. The period of time between evening and morning: I was up all night.
3. A particular night: the night of the full moon.
4. The state of being dark: the night was closing in.
5. A time of rest or inactivity: the night shift.

Origin:

Old english niht, neaht, of germanic origin; related to dutch nacht and german nacht.

Examples:

1. I had a terrible night's sleep.
2. We're going to have a party tonight.
3. I love to look at the stars at night.
4. I'll be working the night shift.
5. I had a great night out with my friends.