What is the Meaning of MIDDAY?
What is the Meaning of MIDDAY?
Easily remember the meaning of MIDDAY by examining pictures associated with sentence examples.
This video provides 3 illustrated examples. Take a moment to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. Look up in a dictionary any other words you do not understand.
At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word MIDDAY is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.
Now you know the meaning and definition of MIDDAY, make a conscious effort over the next one or two days to use the word in your English conversation.
Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of MIDDAY?
Slide 2:
MIDDAY (n.)
Pronounced: MID◦day with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Definition:
the middle of the day, noon or the time shortly before or after noon
The clipart shows a bright sun.
Slide 3:
The picture shows a street scene in Tunisia.
The sentence reads: The backstreets of the old walled part of Kairouan, Tunisia, are usually quiet at midday.
Slide 4:
The picture shows a smiling woman who works for British Gas.
The sentence reads: British Gas employees were given until midday the following Wednesday to sign a new contract and agree to new conditions.
Slide 5:
In the picture we see a man outside under a hot sun.
The sentence reads: “Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun” is a famous line from a song by Noel Coward, first performed in 1931.
Slide 6:
MIDDAY means: the middle of the day, noon or the time shortly before or after noon
Synonyms include:
- noon
- noontime
- noontide
- lunchtime
- twelve o’clock
Slide 7:
Common Collocations
- at midday
- after midday
- before midday
- past midday
- the midday sun
- sleep at midday
- midday meal
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Check out another entry in THE ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY:
What is the Definition of DISPLAY?
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Slides 1, 3 – Tunisia
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Slide 4 – British Gas
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https://www.britishgas.co.uk/energy.html
Slide 5 – Midday Sun
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Start using the word MIDDAY at every opportunity now that you understand its meaning and definition clearly.
