evening — the period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. until bedtime
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. until bedtime
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes a ninja in the evening, attacking my ankles when I least expect it.
- The evening sky was painted with brilliant colors.
- I have evening classes three times a week.
evening
NOUN[/ˈiːvnɪŋ/]
the period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. until bedtime
They watch the sky turn orange together on a quiet evening walk.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'æfnung', a noun formed from the verb 'æfnian' meaning 'to grow late' or 'to become night'. It originally referred to the time of day when daylight fades and darkness approaches, capturing the temporal transition from day to night.
Breakdown
æfn- (late, evening) + -ung (noun suffix indicating action or state). The suffix '-ung' evolved into modern English '-ing', transforming the action of 'growing late' into the noun 'evening'.
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes a ninja in the evening, attacking my ankles when I least expect it.”
“The evening sky was painted with brilliant colors.”
“I have evening classes three times a week.”
“Every evening, my dog pretends to be deaf when I call him for his bath.”
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