Basic Details
Word: Dusk
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The time of day just before night when the light starts to fade.
Synonyms: Twilight, evening, sunset
Antonyms: Dawn, daybreak, morning
Idioms and Phrases
- At dusk: Used to refer to activities or events that happen during the evening light. Example: "The children loved playing outside at dusk when the sky turned beautiful shades of orange and purple."
- Fall into dusk: To gradually become darker as night approaches. Example: "As the day passed, the park began to fall into dusk, and the stars started to twinkle in the sky."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The streetlights began to glow as dusk settled over the quiet town.
Example 2: We enjoyed a lovely walk along the beach at dusk, watching the sun dip below the horizon.
Example 3: Dusk is the perfect time to watch fireflies dance in the garden.
Fun Fact
Did you know that dusk can last from a few minutes to over an hour depending on the time of year and your location? It occurs as the sun sets and the Earth's atmosphere scatters light in different ways.
Famous Quote
"Dusk is just an illusion because the sun is either above the horizon or below it." David Mitchell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dusk" mean?
a) Early morning
b) The time before night
c) Midday
d) A type of flower
Answer: b) The time before night
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dusk"?
a) Dawn
b) Twilight
c) Morning
d) Noon
Answer: b) Twilight
3. Which word is an antonym of "dusk"?
a) Dusk
b) Evening
c) Midday
d) Twilight
Answer: c) Midday
4. Which sentence uses "dusk" correctly?
a) The dog barked at dusk as the sun was rising.
b) The park looks beautiful at dusk when the lights come on.
c) Dusk is the time when you wake up.
d) The flowers bloom at dusk.
Answer: b) The park looks beautiful at dusk when the lights come on.
5. What does the phrase "fall into dusk" mean?
a) To wake up
b) To travel quickly
c) To gradually become darker
d) To go to sleep
Answer: c) To gradually become darker
