day
/deɪ/
Group 34Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A period of twenty-four hours; the time between sunrise and sunset; a particular period of time or era
Example in Context
In its day, the theory represented a revolutionary advance in understanding, even though subsequent research has since superseded its central claims.
Etymology
A direct line from Latin meaning a period of 24 hours or a significant time.
- diēs (Latin) — day
Memory Aid
🌞Sounds like “daze”
I was in such a DAZE that I lost track of the DAY — it felt like time stopped!
Visual Association
🌅The sun rising majestically over the horizon, signaling the start of a new day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “day” mean on the GRE?
day (noun) means “A period of twenty-four hours; the time between sunrise and sunset; a particular period of time or era”. In its day, the theory represented a revolutionary advance in understanding, even though subsequent research has since superseded its central claims.
How to remember “day” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “day” sounds like “daze”. I was in such a DAZE that I lost track of the DAY — it felt like time stopped!