CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “night”?
Estimated level
A2
elementary
“night” is roughly the #593 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A2 level.
Meaning
noun. The period between sunset and sunrise, when a location faces far away from the sun, thus when the sky is dark.
Example: How do you sleep at night when you attack your kids like that!?
Similar words: blackness, darkness, gloom.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “night” sits in the A2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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