late in the evening vs In the late evening

Both "late in the evening" and "in the late evening" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They convey a similar meaning, but there is a slight difference in emphasis. "Late in the evening" emphasizes the lateness of the time, while "in the late evening" focuses more on that particular time period.

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Last updated: September 14, 2024

late in the evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a time later in the evening, emphasizing the lateness of the hour.

Examples:

We usually go for a walk late in the evening.
The party ended late in the evening.
He called me late in the evening.

Alternatives:

in the evening
at night
in the nighttime
in the evening hours
during the evening

In the late evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific time period in the evening, with a focus on the lateness of the hour.

Examples:

We usually have dinner in the late evening.
The stars come out in the late evening.
She enjoys reading in the late evening.

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Deutsch-Englisch-Wörterbuch. Deutsch-Englisch-Übersetzung für: in the late evening ... in the late evening {adv} · spätabends · spät am Abend · am späten ...
in the late evening {adv} · spätabends · spät am Abend · am späten Abend · late in the evening {adv} · spätabends · spät am Abend · am späten Abend · very late ...

Alternatives:

late at night
towards evening
in the evening hours
during the late evening
as evening approaches

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