evening
/ˈiːvnɪŋ/noun★Beginner
general
the period of time at the end of the day, typically from sunset to bedtime
The evening sky was painted with shades of orange and pink.
This describes the colors in the sky during the evening.
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Often used to refer to social events or activities that occur after work or school.
Collocations
evening newsa news broadcast that airs in the eveningevening gowna formal dress worn for evening eventsevening walka walk taken in the evening
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
good eveningphrase
a greeting used in the evening
evening outphrase
to go out for social activities in the evening
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Evening can be used as a noun (e.g., 'in the evening') or as an adjective (e.g., 'evening dress').
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization Rule
Evening is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence or is part of a proper noun.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'evening', from Old English 'æfnung', meaning 'the time of evening'
📝Usage Notes
Can refer to both the literal time of day and social events that occur during this time.
Word Breakdown
even
equal or level
root-ing
indicates a time period
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