/aˈno.tʃe/
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Translation
last night
Word origin
A compound of a ('at') and noche ('night'), the latter from Latin nox, noctis ('night'). The Latin root gives English 'nocturnal' and 'equinox'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ad noctem
- English cognates
- nocturnal, equinox
Examples
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Last night I could not sleep well because of the heat.
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I watched a very interesting film at home last night.
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Last night a lot of water fell and several streets were left in a bad state.
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We had dinner with my parents last night before the cinema.
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Did you speak with your brother on the phone last night?
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