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UK/["/ˈiːvnɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈiːvnɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Evening

In simple words: The part of the day when it gets dark, usually after the afternoon.

Evening in a sentence

  • I love walking my dog in the evening.
  • The evening was filled with laughter and joy.
  • What are your plans for this evening?
  • She enjoys reading a book in the evening.
  • We had a lovely dinner in the evening.

How to use Evening

Used commonly to refer to the time of day after work and before bedtime. It's appropriate for casual and formal contexts, but avoid saying 'evening' in very informal situations like texting friends.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'eve' as the start before going to sleep — 'evening' is the time before bedtime.

Related words

Collocations with Evening

Synonyms for Evening

Opposites of Evening

Common mistakes with Evening

  • Confused with 'night' — evening is earlier than night.
  • Using 'evening' to describe early afternoon events.
  • Mispronouncing the word, especially the middle syllable.

Compare Evening with Twilight, Nightfall

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Frequently asked questions about Evening

What does Evening mean?

The part of the day when it gets dark, usually after the afternoon.

What is the definition of Evening?

the part of the day between the afternoon and the time you go to bed

How do you use Evening in a sentence?

I love walking my dog in the evening.

Can you give another example of Evening?

The evening was filled with laughter and joy.

What are synonyms for Evening?

Common alternatives include dusk, twilight, nightfall, eventide.

What is the opposite of Evening?

Opposite meanings include morning, afternoon.

What words go with Evening?

It commonly pairs with this, tomorrow, yesterday, spend, begin, start, progress, wear on, light, sky, star, during the evening, for an/​the evening, in the evening, an evening off, an evening out, good evening, gala, musical, social, hold, host, open, clothes, dress, gown, during the evening, for the evening.

What are common mistakes when using Evening?

Confused with 'night' — evening is earlier than night. Using 'evening' to describe early afternoon events. Mispronouncing the word, especially the middle syllable.

How do you pronounce Evening?

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

When should I use Evening?

Used commonly to refer to the time of day after work and before bedtime. It's appropriate for casual and formal contexts, but avoid saying 'evening' in very informal situations like texting friends.

What CEFR level is Evening?

"Evening" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.