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Meaning of "good night" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GOOD NIGHT

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WHAT DOES GOOD NIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of good night in the English dictionary

The definition of good night in the dictionary is a conventional expression of farewell, or, rarely, of greeting, used in the late afternoon, the evening, or at night, esp when departing to bed.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GOOD NIGHT

good evening
good faith
Good Friday
good hair
Good Hope
good housekeeper
Good King Henry
good looks
good morning
good name
Good Neighbor Policy
good offices
good oil
good ol´ boy
good old days
good on you
good people
good question
Good Samaritan
good self

WORDS THAT END LIKE GOOD NIGHT

all-night
big night
black knight
bright
first night
fortnight
gala night
knight
late-night
midnight
moonlight night
night
night-night
opening night
overnight
school night
stag night
tonight
watch night
weeknight
white knight

Synonyms and antonyms of good night in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «good night» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GOOD NIGHT

Find out the translation of good night to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of good night from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «good night» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

晚安
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

buenas noches
570 millions of speakers

English

good night
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शुभरात्रि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ليلة جيدة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спокойной ночи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boa noite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শুভ রাত্রি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bonne nuit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

selamat Malam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gute Nacht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おやすみなさい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

좋은 밤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apik wengi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đêm tốt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இனிய இரவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शुभ रात्री
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iyi geceler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

buonanotte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dobranoc
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

добраніч
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

noapte buna
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καληνύχτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

goeie nag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

god natt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

god natt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of good night

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GOOD NIGHT»

The term «good night» is very widely used and occupies the 16.755 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of good night
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GOOD NIGHT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «good night» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «good night» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about good night

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10 QUOTES WITH «GOOD NIGHT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word good night.
1
Joe Bastianich
I prioritize in life. I like to work, I do TV shows, I do a lot of Iron Man training. I enjoy kicking back on a good night and drinking wine until I go to bed, and having fun with my friends. You just have to make time for it and keep it balanced.
2
Matthew Bourne
When it comes down to it, it's giving people a good night out in a basic way and I think my company guarantees that. There's always something new and something to excite us and surprise us, and that's why people come back, I hope.
3
Eric Bristow
I like a drink, mate. I'll have maybe 10 or 12 pints on a good night out.
4
Mika Brzezinski
I am a marathon worker and marathon mother. I'll spend three or four days completely swallowed up by work. And if I make it home in time to say good night, I may have one good hour with the girls, maybe a brief family dinner or a family walk with the dog, and then it is back on the computer to prepare for tomorrow's shows.
5
John Bytheway
Expressions of affection, like putting your arm around someone's shoulder, holding hands, or giving a kiss good night, involve the principle of honesty.
6
Martin Freeman
My idea of a good night out is staying in.
7
Kirsty Gallacher
My idea of a good night has always been having a lovely meal and a proper conversation.
8
Liam Gallagher
I was walking along and this chair came flying past me, and another, and another, and I thought, man, is this gonna be a good night.
9
Kin Hubbard
If capital and labor ever do get together it's good night for the rest of us.
10
A. J. McLean
Music is love, love is music, music is life, and I love my life. Thank you and good night.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOOD NIGHT»

Discover the use of good night in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to good night and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Goodnight Moon Big Book
The classic bedtime story that has lulled generations of children to sleep is the perfect first book to share with a child.
Margaret Wise Brown, 2007
2
Good Night Boston
Two siblings and their dog take in a full day of sightseeing in Boston, Massachusetts. On board pages.
Adam Gamble, 2007
3
Good Night!
Juliette gathers her toys together in preparation for bedtime. '. . . a top-notch pre-bed book that depicts a young girl's progressive nighty-night.' ---Boston Herald
Claire Masurel, 1995
4
Good Night, Gorilla
But Gorilla has other ideas!
Peggy Rathmann, 2012
5
Good Night San Francisco
Presents the sights of San Francisco, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Pacific Ocean.
Adam Gamble, 2006
6
Good Night Washington, DC
Introduces well-known features of Washington, D.C., including the cherry blossoms, the Potomac River, the Library of Congress, the President, and the National Museum of American History.
Adam Gamble, 2006
7
Kiss Good Night
Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.
Amy Hest, 2001
8
Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You - Now Get Into Bed and ...
Patrick Friman. our earlier example, setting a bedtime of 8 or 8:30 for a middle schooler, but being okay with a later bedtime of 9 or 9:30, creates roughly an hour of time that the child truly cherishes and desires. As an enterprising parent, you ...
Patrick Friman, 2010
9
Good Night, Mr. Night
Mr. Night puts the world to bed and helps children fall asleep.
Dan Yaccarino, 2004
10
Good Night, Maman
After spending years fleeing from the Nazis in war-torn Europe, twelve-year-old Karin Levi and her older brother Marc find a new home in a refugee camp in Oswego, New York. Reprint.
‎2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOOD NIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term good night is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Deal Seeker: In Search of a Good Night's Sleep
A good night's sleep is a thing of beauty. You wake up younger, happier, and able to face anything. Knowing how great a good night's sleep ... «Yahoo Tech, Jul 15»
2
Don't be a sleepy head
Additionally, a good night of sleep may become “frustrated” by issues as we age — arthritis, heart problems, restless leg syndrome, certain ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
3
The Kokoon Headphones – finally, a good night of rest
The Kokoon Headphones – finally, a good night of rest. by Caitlyn - on July 9th, 2015. One week of a crazy schedule turns into two months of non-stop going, ... «Coolest Gadgets, Jul 15»
4
Trafford ladies thank Macmillan with feel good night
Users of the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre at Trafford General Hospital said 'thank you' to the service by holding a Ladies Feel Good Night at ... «Messenger Newspapers, Jul 15»
5
Tips on self-control: Start with a good night's sleep
According to a new study, poor sleep habits could make you more impulsive, leading to risky behaviour in your work and personal life. «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
6
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night
Lots of people to thank, but think of this as "see you later" rather than "goodbye". Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Pin ... «Raw Charge, Jul 15»
7
Getting a good night's sleep essential to good health
Sometimes, as you lay awake in your bed trying your hardest to fall asleep, it can feel like sleep is completely out of your control.You may be ... «Tallahassee.com, Jul 15»
8
Good night's sleep key to staying healthy, says Cairns scientist …
SNUGGLE FACTOR: Chloe Rosandich of sleepwear retailer Peter Alexander prepares for a good night's sleep. PICTURE: JUSTIN BRIERTY ... «The Cairns Post, Jul 15»
9
Good Night's Sleep Could Be Wrong Response to Trauma
A good night's sleep has long been recommended to those who have experienced a traumatic event. But an Oxford University-led study ... «Sleep Review, Jul 15»
10
Self-control starts with a good night's sleep: study
Self-control starts with a good night's sleep: study. AFP Relaxnews | 2015-07-06 13:00:24.0. Sleep deprivation could be associated with a general lack of self ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»

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