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UK/["/nuːn/"]/US/["/nuːn/"]/

Meaning of Noon

12 o’clock in the middle of the day

In simple words: The middle of the day, around 12 o'clock.

Noon in a sentence

  • We should be there by noon.
  • The conference opens at 12 noon on Saturday.
  • the noon deadline for the end of hostilities
  • I'm leaving on the noon train.
  • She talks about him morning, noon and night.
  • The work continues morning, noon and night.
  • It's all she talks about, morning, noon and night.

How to use Noon

Used to refer to lunchtime or the exact hour of 12 PM. Not typically used in formal writing but common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'noon' as the sun is highest in the sky at this time, where it looks like a perfect circle.

Related words

Collocations with Noon

  • 12
  • high
  • around noon
  • at noon
  • by noon
  • morning, noon and night

Synonyms for Noon

  • midday

Opposites of Noon

Common mistakes with Noon

  • Confused with 'midnight', which is 12 AM.
  • Using 'noon' to refer to times other than 12 PM.
  • Pronouncing it incorrectly as 'nune' instead of 'noon'.

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Frequently asked questions about Noon

What does Noon mean?

The middle of the day, around 12 o'clock.

What is the definition of Noon?

12 o’clock in the middle of the day

How do you use Noon in a sentence?

We should be there by noon.

Can you give another example of Noon?

The conference opens at 12 noon on Saturday.

What are synonyms for Noon?

Common alternatives include midday.

What is the opposite of Noon?

Opposite meanings include midnight.

What words go with Noon?

It commonly pairs with 12, high, around noon, at noon, by noon, morning, noon and night.

What are common mistakes when using Noon?

Confused with 'midnight', which is 12 AM. Using 'noon' to refer to times other than 12 PM. Pronouncing it incorrectly as 'nune' instead of 'noon'.

How do you pronounce Noon?

US: /["/nuːn/"]/, UK: /["/nuːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Noon?

Used to refer to lunchtime or the exact hour of 12 PM. Not typically used in formal writing but common in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Noon?

"Noon" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.