evening
gb/ˈivnɪŋ/ us/ˈivnɪŋ/
A1
Inglese
~ 700
este, esti, est
SOSTANTIVO
A1
1
Schema d'uso:
in the evening
We went for a walk in the cool evening air.
Elmentünk sétálni a hűvös esti levegőben.
I usually read a book in the evening.
Általában este könyvet olvasok.
The concert will take place on Saturday evening.
Evenings are getting longer as summer approaches.
Esempi per chi studia
I eat dinner in the evening.
Este vacsorázom.
We watch TV in the evening.
Este tévét nézünk.
The shop closes in the evening.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evening' with 'night'. 'Evening' is before it gets fully dark; 'night' is after dark.
Significato
time between afternoon and night
Collocazioni
early evening
|late evening
|this evening
|in the evening
|evening meal
Sinonimi
nightfall (Refers specifically to the time when it becomes dark; narrower than 'evening'.)
|
dusk (Suggests the darker, later part of evening, often just before night.)
Contrari
morning (Opposite time of day, from sunrise to midday.)
Temi
daily life
|time
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The time between late afternoon and night.
The period of the day between late afternoon and the beginning of night, usually from about 5 or 6 p.m. until nightfall.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
est
B1
Schema d'uso:
an evening of [activity]
They enjoyed an evening of jazz at the club.
We are hosting an evening of poetry readings.
It was an unforgettable gala evening.
Esempi per chi studia
We had an evening of dancing.
They enjoyed an evening of games.
She planned an evening of cooking with friends.
Significato
social event held in evening
Collocazioni
an evening of music
|a pleasant evening
|a gala evening
Sinonimi
function (A formal or organized event, not necessarily in the evening.)
|
soiree (A formal or elegant evening party; more literary or formal.)
Temi
entertainment
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
A party, show, or event that happens in the evening.
A social gathering, performance, or entertainment that takes place during the evening.
Grammatica
Forma base
evening
IPA
GB/ˈivnɪŋ/
US/ˈivnɪŋ/
Sillabe e accento
even - ing (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (even)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: evening
- Plural: evening, evenings
Famiglia di parole
Forms
evenings
noun
Related words
eve
noun
Espressioni
good evening
1/ɡˈʊd ˈivnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
polite greeting in the evening
A polite way to say hello to someone in the evening.
Esempi
- Good evening, sir. How can I help you?
- She smiled and said, 'Good evening' as she entered.
in the evenings
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈivnɪŋz/
fixed phrase
regularly during evenings
Happening on most or all evenings.
Esempi
- I usually study in the evenings.
- He works at the restaurant in the evenings.
this evening
1/ðˈɪs ˈivnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
referring to today's evening
Talking about the time between late afternoon and night on this day.
Esempi
- We are meeting this evening for dinner.
- It might rain this evening.