midnight (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmɪdnʌɪt

Definition

The time exactly 12 hours after noon, or 00:00 in 24-hour format.

Examples

• The clock struck midnight, and the new year began.

• We stayed up talking until midnight.

• The flight is scheduled to depart at midnight.

How to Use midnight

at midnight (prepositional phrase)

During the time of midnight. — "The event starts at midnight."

Synonyms of midnight

Words with a similar meaning to midnight:

• twelve at night
• the witching hour

Antonyms of midnight

Words with the opposite meaning to midnight:

• noon
• midday

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