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eve·ning

evening

 
 
pronunciation:
iv nIng
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
part of speech: noun
definition: the period between late afternoon and nightfall.
I like to go out dancing in the evening.
similar words:
dusk, night, nightfall, sunset, twilight
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: relating to or taking place during the early hours of night.
We sat down for the evening meal.
similar words:
dark, late, shady