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nocturnal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nɑkˈtɜrnəl/ · UK /nɒkˈtɜːnəl/

nocturnal means: Usually awake and active during the night.

adjective

ACTIVE AT NIGHTB2

Usually awake and active during the night.

  • Bats are nocturnal.
  • Many nocturnal animals sleep during the day.
  • Her nocturnal habits make early meetings difficult.

Similar words: night-active

Opposites: diurnal

Common phrases: nocturnal animals, nocturnal creatures, nocturnal habits

HAPPENING AT NIGHTC1

Happening during the night.

  • Their nocturnal walks worried the neighbours.
  • The guards reported unusual nocturnal activity near the gate.
  • A nocturnal raid left the village without food.

Similar words: nighttime

Opposites: daytime

Common phrases: nocturnal visits, nocturnal activity, nocturnal journey

Questions about nocturnal

What does nocturnal mean?

Usually awake and active during the night.

What is nocturnal in other languages?

Türkçe: gececil · Español: nocturno · Français: nocturne · Deutsch: nachtaktiv · Italiano: notturno · 日本語: 夜行性の

How do you pronounce nocturnal?

In American English /nɑkˈtɜrnəl/; in British English /nɒkˈtɜːnəl/.

How do you use nocturnal in a sentence?

Bats are nocturnal. Many nocturnal animals sleep during the day.

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