Evening: meaning, definitions and examples

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evening

 

[ หˆiหvnษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

time of day

The period of time at the end of the day, usually from late afternoon to night. It is characterized by the setting of the sun and the onset of darkness.

Synonyms

dusk, nightfall, sunset

Examples of usage

  • In the evening, the sky is painted with beautiful colors as the sun sets.
  • We usually have dinner together in the evening.
  • She enjoys taking a walk in the park in the evening.
Context #2 | Noun

formal event

A formal event or social gathering that usually takes place in the later part of the day. It is often associated with elegance and sophistication.

Synonyms

eventide, gathering, soiree

Examples of usage

  • The charity gala was a glamorous evening filled with music and dancing.
  • She wore a stunning gown to the evening reception.
Context #3 | Adjective

time-related

Relating to or happening in the evening.

Synonyms

dusk, nightly, nighttime

Examples of usage

  • We decided to have an evening stroll before dinner.
  • She prefers evening classes as she works during the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "evening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น noite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฎ (shaam)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั‡ั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wieczรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค•ๆ–น (ใ‚†ใ†ใŒใŸ, yuugata)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tarde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akลŸam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €๋… (jeonyeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงุก (masaa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veฤer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veฤer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™šไธŠ (wวŽnshร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veฤer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvรถld

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฆแƒแƒ›แƒ (saghame)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axลŸam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tarde

Etymology

The word 'evening' originated from the Old English term 'รฆfnung,' which meant the time between afternoon and night. Over time, it evolved into 'evening' in Middle English. The concept of evenings has been significant in various cultures, often representing a time for relaxation, socializing, or special events.

See also: even, evenly, evenness, uneven, unevenly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,285, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.