days Meaning & Definition
What Does Days Mean?
Days is a noun that means plural of day. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of day. As an adverb, it means During the day.
Days at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdeɪz/ |
| Synonyms | years, daylight and upsun |
| Antonyms | night |
| Plural | only |
Days Definition (Noun)
- plural of day
Noun
- A particular time or period of vague extent.
Things were more relaxed in Grandpa's days.
- Life.
That's how he ended his days.
Days as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of day
Days as an Adverb
- During the day.
She works days at the garage.
Noun
- Any period of 24 hours.
I've been here for two days and a bit.
- A period from midnight to the following midnight.
The day begins at midnight.
- Rotational period of a planet (especially Earth).
A day on Mars is slightly over 24 hours.
- The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
I worked two days last week.
- Part of a day period between sunrise and sunset where one enjoys daylight; daytime.
day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day.
- A specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time.
Every dog has its day.
- A period of contention of a day or less.
The day belonged to the Allies.
- A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
Your 8am forecast: The high for the day will be 30 and the low, before dawn, will be 10.
Verb
- To spend a day (in a place).
Synonyms of Days
Days synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Days
Days in a Sentence
Things were more relaxed in Grandpa's days.
His days of being the king are over.
That's how he ended his days.
She works days at the garage.
I've been here for two days and a bit.
The day begins at midnight.
A day on Mars is slightly over 24 hours.
I worked two days last week.
day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day.
Every dog has its day.
The day belonged to the Allies.
Your 8am forecast: The high for the day will be 30 and the low, before dawn, will be 10.
Word Forms & Grammar
days
days pl (plural only)
days (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Days
Origin of Days
Origin 1: From Middle English dayes, dawes, from Old English dagas, from Proto-Germanic *dagōs, *dagōz, plural of *dagaz, equivalent to day + -s (plural ending).
Origin 2: From Middle English daies, from Old English dæġes (“by day”), from Proto-Germanic *dagas, *dagis, genitive of *dagaz, equivalent to day + -s (adverbial ending).
Frequently Asked Questions About Days
Is days a noun or a verb?
Days is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adverb.
What is another word for days?
Close synonyms of days are years, daylight and upsun. See the full list of days synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of days?
The opposite of days is night.
What is the plural of days?
The plural of days is only.