Days - old-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Days are units of time measuring 24 hours, from one midnight to the next. They are used to track schedules, routines, and events in daily life. Weeks consist of seven days.
Definition:
Periods of 24 hours, or the time between sunrise and sunset.
Synonyms:
daytime, daylight, sunlit hours
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
nights, darkness
Common Collocations:
sunny days, old days, early days, bad days, good days
Derivatives:
daybreak, daytime, daylight
Usage Tips:
Use "days" for plural references to 24-hour periods or daylight hours; avoid confusion with singular "day."
Common Phrases:
back in the day, dog days, glory days
Etymology:
From Old English "dæg," meaning a 24-hour period or daylight time.
Examples:
- 1. The sun shines brightly on warm summer days.
- 2. She spent three days visiting her grandparents last week.
- 3. Those were the happiest days of my childhood.
- 4. We’ll finish the project in a few days.