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at evening vs At the evening

Both "at evening" and "at the evening" are not commonly used in English. The correct phrase to use is "in the evening."

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2243 views

at evening

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

Instead of using "at evening," it is more appropriate to use "in the evening" to refer to a specific time during the evening.
  • He was in my class at evening college.
  • A type of hymn, usually sung at evening.
  • I will ask for forgiveness at evening vespers.
  • Did you learn that at evening classes?
  • I will ask for forgiveness at evening vespers.
  • You told us you met him at evening classes?
  • Are you at leisure, holy Father, now, or shall I come to you at evening mass?
  • "They return at evening," "And Roam the City." "They roar until they have had their fill."
  • At evening, when I'm free from all responsibility.
  • I was at evening school
  • His solar boat is gliding down the celestial river and reaches the netherworld at evening.
  • I'm afraid to be here at evenings.
  • Halldór Asgeirsson, Máni Magnússon and Grétar Jónsson enjoying a meal of wild game with their wives at a Gala evening at the Pearl Restaurant.
  • And the man who talked at that evening lecture was very interesting.
  • The remains of professor Richard Carr pronounced dead at this evening at 2:47 P.M
  • Don't forget I'll be arriving at the airport Monday evening at 6 pm.
  • He will be checking repairs at the bookshop this evening at five if you choose to speak with him.
  • A baby was born at County General this evening at 5:42 P.M... A girl.
  • But I can put his time of death at yesterday evening.
  • Mr President, I am very happy to be able to introduce my report at this evening's plenary session.

Alternatives:

  • in the evening

At the evening

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The correct phrase to use when referring to a specific time during the evening is "in the evening," not "at the evening."
  • This really confuses me. Can you explain me the difference between "in the evening" and "at night". Why can't we use in night or at the evening. Nyarlathotep: .
  • ... after its first intensity has warmed the air, it then only glows to be looked at; the evening shades and phantoms gathering round the casements, and peering in ...
  • At the Evening of Life, We Shall Be Judged On Our Love. by Rebecca Hamilton 11/25/2015 Comments (5). Alsace, Bas-Rhin, Bischheim, Église protestante ...
  • Then, at the evening sacrifice, I rose from my self-abasement, with my tunic and cloak torn, and fell on my knees with my hands spread out to the LORD my God

Alternatives:

  • in the evening

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