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Definition of days - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
unitperiods of 24 hours
- There are seven days in a week..
2.
timeparticular time or period of vague extent
- In those days, life was simpler.
3.
historical periodsRare specific periods in history or lifeRare
- The days of the Roman Empire were marked by conquest..
Adverb
time periodduring the day or daylight hours
- He prefers to work days, not nights..
Expressions with days
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continuously for a long time
The rain has been pouring for days.
unpleasantly hot days in late summer, often linked to Sirius rising
People complain about the dog days every August.
period of great success and happiness
He often talks about his glory days in college.
limited time remaining
The old building has numbered days before demolition.
keep track of the number of days
He counted the days since he last saw her.
continuous period lasting several days
They worked for days on end without a break.
past time remembered as better or happier than now
People often talk about the good old days.
time seems to pass very quickly
When you're having fun, the days fly by.
spend the last years of life in a certain way or place
He ended his days in a quiet village.
be less successful or prosperous than before
The company has seen better days since the market crash.
happening at some time in the future, sometimes as a warning
One of these days, you'll regret it.
day filled with minor annoyances
From traffic jams to long queues, it was just one of those days.
time seemed to pass very quickly
During the holiday, the days flew past.
past times remembered as worse than now
People often talk about the bad old days of the 1980s.
have only a short time left before ending or stopping
His days were numbered after the diagnosis.
hottest period of the summer
The dog days of summer are perfect for beach vacations.
situation is still developing or starting
It's early days for the new project.
on the most unlikely or inconvenient day possible
Why did it have to rain of all days today?
expression of disbelief or amazement
Oh my days, this is incredible!
express that a period is coming to an end soon
His days are numbered at the company.
remaining period of someone's life until death
He plans to travel for the rest of his days.
was in a better condition in the past
This old car has seen better days.
days become shorter as seasons change
In autumn, the days are closing in quickly.
daylight hours are getting shorter
As autumn arrives, the days are drawing in.
Origin of days
Old English, dæg (day)
Terms with days included in their meaning
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time period
period of seven consecutive days used for timekeeping or observance
time
365 or 366 days in the Gregorian calendar
calendar
any one of the seven days in a week
previous week
in the previous seven days
time duration
period of fourteen consecutive days
time
system dividing time into days, months, years
workdays
five consecutive days used for work, Monday through Friday
office routine
work schedule with five working days
greeting
expression used to say many days or years have passed since meeting
time
statement noting that many days or years have passed since something happened
time reference
two days before today
general event
any event or series of activities lasting three days
work days
any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday
days of week
the nights from Monday to Friday
time reference
exactly seven days from now
persistence
occurring repeatedly over successive days
time
all days in a week considered as a whole
alternating days
happening one day, then not the next, then happening again
gregorian calendar
year with 366 days, February 29 added
holiday
weekend made longer by extra days off
calendar
the day two days from today
time
the night two days ago
time period
the seven days before the previous week
fast days
time seems to pass very quickly
Examples of days in a sentence
We spent our vacation days exploring the island. Those were the days of endless fun. In the early days, we had no worries. The medieval days were full of mystery. In my college days, I used to study all night. She usually studies days and relaxes at night.
The store is only open days, closing at sunset.
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- French:jours, pendant la journée, ...
- German:Tage, tagsüber, ...
- Italian:giornate, durante il giorno, ...
- Spanish:días, en horas diurnas, ...
- Portuguese:dias, durante o dia, ...
- Chinese:天, 白天, ...
- Japanese:日, 日中, ...
- Arabic:أَيَّام, نهاراً, ...
- Hebrew:יָמִים, בַּיּוֹם, ...
- Russian:дни, днём, ...
- Ukrainian:дні, вдень, ...
- Hindi:दिन, दिन में, ...
Definition of day - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
calendar24-hour period from midnight to midnight
- She works five days a week.
2.
daylighttime when the sun lights the sky
- The day was bright and sunny.
3.
historyRare specific time in history or eraRare
- In my grandfather's day, things were different.
4.
astronomyTECH. rotational period of a planetTECH.
- A Martian day is called a sol.
Images of day
time when the sun lights the sky
Expressions with day
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day of outdoor activities and sports
The school organized a field day with various sports competitions..
day when something very bad or sad happens
The accident made it a black day for the whole town.
from the earliest time, since something first began
I’ve loved football from day dot.
main job someone does for regular income
He paints, but his day job is teaching.
the time when the day finishes
We will meet at the end of the day.
near the end of the day
They finished the project late in the day.
recently but not exactly sure when
I saw him the other day at the park.
simple healthy habits believed to help prevent illness
She swears by an apple a day to stay well during winter.
happening very soon without a specific time
The baby is due any day now.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.
stop working for the day
Let's call it a day and go home.
fresh seafood caught within the last 24 hours
Today's catch of the day is grilled salmon.
one day at a time, focusing on the present
She tackled her recovery day by day.
period of enjoyment or relaxation
They took a break to have a day in the sun at the beach.
deal with the challenges of the day
She took a deep breath and prepared to face the day.
for a time when needed
She saved money for a rainy day.
not work or attend duties for one day
I have a day off tomorrow.
experience a day full of challenges or stress
She seemed tired because she had a hard day.
during daylight hours when things are visible
The garden looks beautiful in the light of day.
used to announce a surprise or unexpected gift
It's your lucky day, here's a present for you!
all the time, continuously
He worked night and day to meet the deadline..
used during a difficult or challenging time
He opened the gift on a rainy day.
day when someone experiences good fortune
Today is my lucky day; I won the lottery.
money saved for unexpected expenses
She used her rainy day fund to pay for the car repair.
Origin of day
Old English, dæg (daytime)
Examples of day in a sentence
Each day brings new opportunities. The day quickly turned into night. We spent the day hiking in the mountains. In those days, travel was slow and arduous. Back in the day, people wrote letters by hand. The day on Venus is longer than its year.
Scientists study the length of a day on exoplanets.
View all translations of day
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- French:jour, époque, ...
- German:Tag, Tageszeit, ...
- Italian:giorno, luce del giorno, ...
- Spanish:día, jornada, ...
- Portuguese:dia, período diurno, ...
- Chinese:天, 白天, ...
- Japanese:日, 日中, ...
- Arabic:يَوْم, نَهار, ...
- Hebrew:יוֹם, אוֹר יוֹם, ...
- Russian:день, дневное время, ...
- Ukrainian:день, світловий день, ...
- Hindi:दिन, समय, ...
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