daylight
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The natural light that is ambient in daytime, being mostly sunlight.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdeɪlaɪt
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Definition
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noun
The natural light that is ambient in daytime, being mostly sunlight (both direct and indirect, on either sunny days or cloudy days).
The time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
Light during the daytime
Exposure to public scrutiny.
A clear, open space.
verb
To allow light in, as by opening drapes.
intransitive
To gain exposure to the open.
To expose to daylight
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: The natural light that is ambient in daytime, being mostly sunlight (both direct and indirect, on either sunny days or cloudy days).
Used this way, daylight is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Time during which clocks are set one hour ahead of local standard time.
Time during which clocks are set one hour ahead of local standard time.
Normal vision in daylight.
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Synonyms
Sense: natural light that is ambient in daytime
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