Evening
|eve/ning|
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/ˈiːvnɪŋ/
(evening)
end of the day
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Evening' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æfnung,' where 'æfn' meant 'evening.'
Historical Evolution
'æfnung' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'evening.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the time between sunset and bedtime,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. to bedtime.
We went for a walk in the evening.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 07:22