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Synonyms for sundown


Grammar : Noun
Spell : suhn-doun
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌnˌdaʊn



Définition of sundown

Origin :
  • 1610s, from sun (n.) + down (adv.).
  • noun sunset
Example sentences :
  • We camped at sundown on a grassy rise, without water for our horses.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • We sighted the range and hill seen by my brother, and reached it at sundown.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • By sundown we had reached the chef-lieu of the Aveyron; we were in the South indeed!
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • At sundown of the second day he began to complain of the irksomeness of his bonds.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • About sundown the doctor came back and dressed their wounds.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • About sundown he took in his decoy Hen, as Owls were abundant, and went back to his camp.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
  • There was a sail about ten miles to the east-nor'-east at sundown.
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • At sundown work stops and supper is eaten, the menu being as at breakfast.
  • Extract from : « The Negro Farmer » by Carl Kelsey
  • Remember, however, that we close the gates of the park at sundown.
  • Extract from : « The Ivory Snuff Box » by Arnold Fredericks
  • Sometimes all of the boys went, at sundown, and filled the pool with their splashings.
  • Extract from : « Rim o' the World » by B. M. Bower

Antonyms for sundown

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