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midday

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/ˈmɪdˌdeɪ/ · mid-day

The middle of the day, typically around noon.

Meanings

nounformal

The middle of the day, typically around noon.

دن کا وسطی حصہ، عام طور پر دوپہر کے قریب.

دوپہر

dopehar

Formal: دوپہر

Synonyms

noonmiddaytwelve o'clockدوپہرزرعبرجا

Antonyms

midnightnightراتپہلا حصہ

Common Collocations

  • midday sun
  • midday meal
  • midday break

Example Sentences

The sun is strongest at midday.

دوپہر کے وقت سورج سب سے زیادہ تیز ہوتا ہے۔

Dopehar ke waqt sooraj sab se zyada tez hota hai.

We had lunch at midday.

ہم نے دوپہر کے وقت دوپہر کا کھانا کھایا۔

Hum ne dopehar ke waqt dopehar ka khana khaya.

It is best to take a break during midday.

دوپہر کے وقت آرام کرنا بہتر ہے۔

Dopehar ke waqt aaram karna behtar hai.

Easily Confused With

midnight:Midday refers to noon, while midnight refers to twelve o'clock at night.

Word Family

midday
nounدوپہر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that midday is the 'middle' of the day.

Picture the sun at its highest point in the sky.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دوپہر کی دھوپ میں نہ نکل، بچھڑ جائیں گے ہم لوگ

Dopehar ki dhoop mein na nikal, bichhar jayenge hum log

Do not go out in the midday sun, we will be separated.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوپہر کا سورج، چھپا ہوا نہیں رہتا

Dopehar ka sooraj, chhupa hua nahi rahta

The midday sun does not remain hidden.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "middege" — middle of the day

First known use: 14th century

The word 'midday' has its origins in the Old English term, which literally means the middle of the day, reflecting its use in timekeeping.