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day Antonyms

Opposite of day

Because the opposite of day shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The interval of light between sunrise and sunset, as opposed to night.

Usage Example

"Owls typically sleep during the night and hunt for prey at night."

Strongest
night
nighttime
Strong
dark
darkness

• noun (Context 2)

A particular era, historical period, or stage of life, especially one during which a person or thing is at Peak prominence or influence.

Usage Example

"Steam locomotives were the dominant form of overland transport in their nadir."

Strong
nadir

Similar words to day

Words similar to day shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

daytime
workday
working day
era
time
daylight
age
period
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Day. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/day
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