Mar 13, 2015 · 1. The origin of "at night" to indicate a point of time and the usage of prepositions "in" and"at" In olden times, when the time expression "at night" was originated, night might have been …

Dec 29, 2016 · The spoken use of "night" as an informal, familiar version of "good night" (wishing one a restful sleep) is common, but I'm not sure what the proper written equivalent is - if there is one.

Sep 8, 2015 · Do you think '2 o'clock in the morning' might somehow actually mean '2 o'clock in the afternoon', as that's the only alternative? I suppose I can see your point if someone says '11 o'clock …

Sep 10, 2024 · 4 Day and night time is not an idiomatic or set phrase (unlike day and night), but it can be used appropriately in certain contexts, particularly in technical ones. Here is a relevant usage I've …

Apr 11, 2019 · How exactly are the words 'evening' and 'night' used in English? Are there certain times when evening, and when night, are considered to begin? Do these periods overlap?

Aug 22, 2020 · What can I say about a thing happened at night? Someone stole my phone at night. OR Someone stole my phone in the night. Which one is right to say?

Jan 21, 2013 · “Good night” or “good evening”? I am in the process of creating a software application which displays a greeting to users based on the time of day. I have come to a blank on what to …

By saying "have a good night", you're wishing them well for the entire remainder of the day, which is more informal than simply saying "see you tomorrow". An alternative would be "have a good evening".

Feb 18, 2011 · If it's 7:30pm, which of these phrases is correct, Good night or Good evening?

Jan 12, 2018 · In the comments of an answer on English Language Learners, I explained to a non-native speaker the usage of "tonight" as being something like "the current or forthcoming night": during the …