Antonyms for evening


Grammar : Noun
Spell : eev-ning
Phonetic Transcription : ˈiv nɪŋ


Definition of evening

Origin :
  • from Old English æfnung "evening, sunset," verbal noun from æfnian "become evening, grow toward evening," from æfen "evening" (see eve). As a synonym of even (n.), it dates from mid-15c. and now entirely replaces the older word in this sense. Another Old English noun for "evening" was cwildtid.
  • noun latter part of a day
Example sentences :
  • He spent such an evening there at the end of their first month in New York.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Since he went to Salamis in search of you, I have not seen him until late this evening.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • For more than an hour, there was perfect stillness, as the shades of evening deepened.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "Some portions of the evening I enjoyed exceedingly," replied Philothea.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • In consideration of the health of Paralus, the customary evening procession was dispensed with.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • That you will take tea with us to-morrow evening, and help us do justice to them.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • That evening, the lawyer called at the house of the superintendent.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, and was received with cheers.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • The weather, which had looked threatening all day, cleared off this evening.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • On my return in the evening, found the party had arrived from Mainbenup, and had camped.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

Synonyms for evening

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