night



(Good) night.

 
1. the appropriate departure phrase for leave-taking after dark. (This assumes that the speakers will not see one another until morning at the earliest. Night alone is familiar.) John: Bye, Alice. Alice: Night. See you tomorrow. Bill: Good night, Mary. Mary: Night, Bill.
2. the appropriate phrase for wishing someone a good night's sleep. Father: Good night, Bill. Bill: Night, Pop. Father: Good night. Mother: Good night.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kerena-English (Rare)
TigerTIE-gərEnglish (Rare)
Herminiaer-MEE-nyah (Spanish)Spanish, Ancient Roman
CarverKAHR-vərEnglish (Rare)
Keely['ki:li]
Liat-Hebrew