day
- 01 A1 Beginner
a period of 24 hours, usually starting from midnight.
a standard unit of time representing one full rotation of the Earth, conventionally measured from midnight to midnight.
Simple“There are seven days in a week and 365 days in a year.”
In context“The contract stipulates that the goods must be delivered within ten working days of the initial purchase order.”
Synonymstwenty four hours - 02 A1 Beginner
the time between when the sun rises and when it sets.
the period of light between dawn and nightfall; the diurnal portion of the 24-hour cycle.
Simple“The days are much longer in the summer than in the winter.”
In context“As the winter solstice approached, the days grew noticeably shorter, leaving the villagers with only a few hours of usable light.”
- 03 A2 Elementary
the part of the day that you spend at your job or at school.
the portion of a day dedicated to a specific activity, typically professional labor or education.
Simple“I had a very busy day at the office and I am tired now.”
In context“After a grueling day on the assembly line, the workers were eager to return home and rest before the next shift began.”
Synonymsshiftworking hours - 04 B1 Intermediate
a particular time in history or in someone's life.
a specific period or era, often characterized by the prominence of a person, movement, or technology.
Simple“In my grandfather's day, people didn't have mobile phones.”
In context“The historian argued that the glory days of the empire were already fading by the time the new emperor took the throne.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
the time it takes for a planet to turn around once.
the duration of one complete rotation of a celestial body on its axis.
Simple“A day on Mars is slightly longer than a day on Earth.”
In context“Venus is unique in our solar system because its sidereal day is actually longer than its orbital year.”
Synonymsrotational period
Usage days later · days earlier · day of the year