Word: Evening

Pronunciation

/ˈiːv(ə)nɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: The latter part of the day and early part of the night, usually from sunset to bedtime. For example: “We’re having a barbecue this evening.”
• Noun (as modifier): Referring to activities or events that take place during this time period. For example: “Evening classes”, “evening dress”.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After work, we spent the evening stargazing on the rooftop.”
• Noun (modifier): “I enrolled in evening courses to improve my language skills.”

Phrases

• “Good evening” - A polite greeting used after sunset.
• “In the evening” - Referring to something happening during this time of day. For example: “The restaurant gets busy in the evening.”
• “Evening wear” - Formal clothing typically worn for social events that occur during the evening.

Synonyms

• Nightfall
• Sundown
• Twilight
• Dusk
• Late afternoon
• Nighttime

Antonyms

• Morning
• Daytime
• Sunrise
• Dawn

Usage in idioms and expressions

• “Evening out” - To make things equal or balanced.
• “An evening’s entertainment” - A planned activity or event that takes place during the evening.
• “Wind down in the evening” - Relax after a day’s work before going to bed.

Note: Unlike the given format, “evening” does not have separate verb or adjective uses with distinct meanings, but it can function as a temporal adjective modifying nouns, e.g., “evening plans.”