n.
1.time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
2.some point or period in time
3.the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
4.a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance
5.the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working)
6.an era of existence or influence
7.a period of opportunity
8.the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis
9.the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day 10.United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
Idiom of the Day
give (someone) enough rope and he or she will hang themself
give someone enough time and freedom to do what they want and they will make a mistake or get into trouble and be caught
"Don`t worry about trying to fight him. If you give him enough rope he will hang himself."
