Midday is the middlethe central part between two ends or limits of the day, usually around 12:00 p.m. It is a common word for the time when the sun is highestat the greatest height or top position and the day is at its halfwayin the middle of a distance, time, or process point.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmɪd.deɪ/
Easy pronunciation: MID-day (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Midday Meaning
the time around 12:00 p.m.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the middle of the day
Example: We stopped for lunch at midday.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- noon — The most natural everyday synonym for the main sense.
- high noon — Works for the same time, but is less common in everyday use.
- noonday — A literary or less common word for noon or midday.
- noontide — An older, more literary synonym for midday.
- twelve noon — A specific phrasing for 12:00 p.m., but less natural than noon.
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Midday Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- noon
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Common Mistakes
- Using midday to mean midnight. Midday is 12:00 p.m., not 12:00 a.m.
- Treating midday as a formal or technical term only. It is common in everyday English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does midday mean?
Midday means the middle of the day, usually around 12:00 p.m.
Is midday the same as noon?
Yes. In ordinary use, midday and noon refer to the same time.
What are the synonyms of midday?
Common synonyms include noon, high noon, noonday, and noontide.
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