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diēs — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • date noun A specific point in time, usually given as a day, month, and year.
  • day noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
  • daytime noun The hours between sunrise and sunset, as opposed to nighttime.
  • time noun The ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.
  • tryst noun A private meeting arranged in advance, especially a romantic one between lovers.

Senses

diēs is used for these senses in English:

  • date A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
  • day A period of time equal or almost equal to a full day-night cycle, being 24 hours long.
  • daytime The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.
  • time (countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
  • tryst A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.

date — full definition

  1. noun A specific point in time, usually given as a day, month, and year.
  2. noun A planned romantic meeting with someone, or the person met.
  3. noun The sweet, oblong fruit of the date palm.
  4. verb To be in a romantic relationship with someone.
  5. verb To determine the age or time of origin of something.

day — full definition

  1. noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
  2. noun The part of the 24-hour period when it is light outside, as opposed to night.
  3. noun The hours spent at work or school.
  4. noun A particular period or era, especially referring to someone's lifetime or a past time.

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