evening
gb/ˈivnɪŋ/ us/ˈivnɪŋ/
A1
Engleză
~ 700
este, esti, est
SUBSTANTIV
A1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I eat dinner in the evening.
Este vacsorázom.
We watch TV in the evening.
Este tévét nézünk.
The shop closes in the evening.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evening' with 'night'. 'Evening' is before it gets fully dark; 'night' is after dark.
Sens
time between afternoon and night
Colocații
early evening
|late evening
|this evening
|in the evening
|evening meal
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
morning (Opposite time of day, from sunrise to midday.)
Teme
daily life
|time
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
est
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We had an evening of dancing.
They enjoyed an evening of games.
She planned an evening of cooking with friends.
Sens
social event held in evening
Colocații
an evening of music
|a pleasant evening
|a gala evening
Sinonime
function (A formal or organized event, not necessarily in the evening.)
|
soiree (A formal or elegant evening party; more literary or formal.)
Teme
entertainment
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
A party, show, or event that happens in the evening.
A social gathering, performance, or entertainment that takes place during the evening.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
evening
IPA
GB/ˈivnɪŋ/
US/ˈivnɪŋ/
Silabe și accent
even - ing (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (even)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: evening
- Plural: evening, evenings
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
evenings
noun
Related words
eve
noun
Expresii
good evening
1/ɡˈʊd ˈivnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
polite greeting in the evening
A polite way to say hello to someone in the evening.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- We are meeting this evening for dinner.
- It might rain this evening.