Nocturnal

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Meanings of Nocturnal

   
Adjective
  • Active during the night.
  • Happening at night.
   
Noun
  • A person or creature that is active at night.
  • A device for telling the time at night, like a sundial but using stars.
   

Explanation of the word: Nocturnal

Nocturnal means that some animals are awake at night and sleep during the day. Like owls and bats! They like to do their activities when it's dark.

   

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Translations for the word: Nocturnal

   
hindi
रात का (raat ka)

raat ka

रात का जीव (raat ka jeev)

raat ka jeev

रात में सक्रिय (raat mein sakriya)

raat mein sakriya

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Nocturnal

star clock
   

Antonyms for the word: Nocturnal

diurnal
   

Mini Blog for the word: Nocturnal

The Nocturnal Adventure!

Have you ever heard of the word "nocturnal"? It’s a fancy way to describe animals that come alive at night! Just like how we sleep when the sun goes down, these special creatures wake up to play and hunt.

Think of owls with their big, round eyes, or bats that swoop through the dark sky. Nocturnal animals have super skills to help them see in the dark and find food.

So, next time you hear the hoot of an owl or see a shadow flit by, remember, it’s just a nocturnal friend having fun while we dream! 🌙✨

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Nocturnal

The word 'nocturnal' means being active at night instead of during the day. Some animals, like owls and bats, are nocturnal.

You pronounce 'nocturnal' like this: nok-TUR-nuhl.

The word 'nocturnal' comes from the Latin word 'nocturnus', which means 'of the night'.

The word 'nocturnal' in Bengali is 'রাত্রিকালীন' (Rātrikālīn).
   

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Nocturnal

Fact: Nocturnal animals are awake at night and sleep during the day. Examples include owls and bats!
Proverb: The early bird catches the worm, but the night owl sees the stars! (This means both early and late risers have their own advantages.)
Quote: "The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." – Vincent Van Gogh