Daylight and Eventide

Opposite meaning words

Daylight noun - The first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance.

Usage example: daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed

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Eventide is an antonym for daylight.

Eventide noun - The time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness.

Usage example: eventide was their favorite time for enjoying a quiet respite in the backyard

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Daylight is an antonym for eventide.

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