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Topic: Time

multiyear

IPA: /ˈmʌltiˌjɪr/

KK: /mʌltiˈjɪr/

adjective

Definition: Having a duration that lasts for several years.

Example: The project is a multiyear initiative aimed at improving local infrastructure.

nanosecond

IPA: /ˈnænəˌsɛkənd/

KK: /ˈnænəˌsɛkənd/

noun

Definition: A unit of time equal to one billionth of a second, often used to measure very short durations.

Example: The computer processes data in nanoseconds, making it extremely fast.

newly

IPA: /ˈnjuːli/

KK: /ˈnjuːli/

adverb

Definition: In a recent or fresh manner; not long ago.

Example: She moved into her newly decorated apartment last week.

next

IPA: /nɛkst/

KK: /nɛkst/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that comes immediately after the current one in time, order, or position.

Example: I will see you next week for our meeting.

adverb

Definition: In the time, order, or place that comes immediately after the present one.

Example: I will see you next week.

noun

Definition: The one that comes immediately after the current one in order or sequence.

Example: She will be the next to speak at the meeting.

preposition

Definition: Nearest or adjacent to something in position or time.

Example: The store is next to the bank.

nigh

IPA: /naɪ/

KK: /naɪ/

adjective

Definition: Close in time, place, or relationship; nearly.

Example: The deadline is nigh, so we need to finish the project soon.

adverb

Definition: This word means close to or almost at a certain time or place.

Example: The deadline is nigh, so we need to finish our project soon.

preposition

Definition: Close to or almost at a certain place or time.

Example: The deadline is nigh, so we need to finish the project soon.

transitive verb

Definition: To approach or get close to something.

Example: The deadline is nigh, so we need to finish the project soon.

night

IPA: /naɪt/

KK: /naɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time of day when it is dark, typically from sunset to sunrise.

Example: The night sky was filled with stars.

adverb

Definition: The time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark outside.

Example: The stars shine brightly at night.

noun

Definition: The time of day when it is dark outside, usually from sunset to sunrise, when most people sleep.

Example: The stars shine brightly in the night sky.

nightfall

IPA: /ˈnaɪtˌfɔl/

KK: /naɪtˌfɔl/

noun

Definition: The time when it becomes dark in the evening, marking the end of the day.

Example: As nightfall approached, the stars began to twinkle in the sky.

nightlong

IPA: /naɪtˈlɔŋ/

KK: /naɪtˈlɔŋ/

adjective

Definition: Continuing or lasting for the entire duration of the night.

Example: They danced nightlong at the festival.

adverb

Definition: For the entire duration of the night; continuously throughout the night.

Example: We stayed up nightlong to finish the project before the deadline.

nightly

IPA: /ˈnaɪtli/

KK: /ˈnaɪtli/

adjective

Definition: Occurring or taking place every night.

Example: The hotel offers nightly entertainment for its guests.

adverb

Definition: Happening or done every night.

Example: The hotel offers nightly entertainment for its guests.

nights

IPA: /naɪts/

KK: /naɪts/

adverb

Definition: During the time when it is dark outside, typically after sunset and before sunrise, often used to refer to activities that happen during this time.

Example: She works nights at the restaurant.

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