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/deɪz/
(day)
24-hour period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'day' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dæg', where 'dæg' meant 'day'.
Historical Evolution
'dæg' transformed into the Middle English word 'day', and eventually became the modern English word 'day'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period of light between sunrise and sunset', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a 24-hour period'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'day', indicating something belonging to or associated with a particular day.
The day's events were exciting.
Synonyms
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