Cool MateMeaning 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
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.
Evening appears in
Evening in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مساء
الجزء من اليوم عندما يبدأ الظلام، عادة بعد الظهر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সন্ধ্যা
দিনের যে সময়ে অন্ধকার হতে শুরু করে, সাধারণত বিকেলের পর।
- GermanDeutsch
Abend
Der Teil des Tages, an dem es dunkel wird, normalerweise nach dem Nachmittag.
- SpanishEspañol
Tarde
La parte del día cuando oscurece, generalmente después de la tarde.
- Persianفارسی
عصر
قسمت روز که تاریک میشود، معمولاً بعد از بعدازظهر.
- FrenchFrançais
Soir
Le moment de la journée où il fait noir, généralement après l'après-midi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शाम
दिन का वह समय जब अँधेरा होने लगता है, आमतौर पर दोपहर के बाद।
- ItalianItaliano
Sera
La parte della giornata in cui fa buio, di solito dopo il pomeriggio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Noite
A parte do dia em que escurece, geralmente depois da tarde.
- RussianРусский
Вечер
Время суток, когда темнеет, обычно после обеда.
- Urduاردو
شام
دن کا وہ حصہ جب اندھیرا ہونے لگتا ہے، عام طور پر دوپہر کے بعد۔
- Chinese中文
晚上
一天中变暗的时间，通常在下午之后。
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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.