The days got shorter and the nights got longer.

Meaning: The time between sunrise and sunset became shorter, and the time between sunset and sunrise became longer.

Choice of Words: Days are the time between sunrise and sunset, got means to obtain or receive, shorter means to become smaller in size or length, nights are the time between sunset and sunrise, longer means to become greater in size or length.

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Related Expressions

• The days grow shorter and the nights grow longer.
• Days grow shorter, nights longer.
• The days grew shorter as autumn deepened.
• Days grow shorter.
• Days grow shorter colder.
• The nights grew longer, bringing cooler temperatures.
• Nights grow longer.
• Days become longer.
• Days grow longer.
• Regular routine, peaceful nights, happy days.