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at evening vs in the evening

Both 'at evening' and 'in the evening' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the evening' is the more common and natural way to refer to the time of day, while 'at evening' is less common and may sound a bit formal or poetic.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1020 views

at evening

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday English. It may sound more formal or poetic.

This phrase can be used to refer to a specific point in time during the evening, but it is less commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

  • The stars shine brightly at evening.
  • We will meet at evening to discuss the project.
  • 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
  • during the evening
  • at night
  • in the nighttime
  • when evening comes

in the evening

This phrase is the more common and natural way to refer to the time of day in the evening.

This phrase is widely used to indicate the time of day when the evening begins and continues.

Examples:

  • Let's go for a walk in the evening.
  • I usually relax in the evening after work.
  • "In the Evening" is the first track on Led Zeppelin's 1979 album In Through the Out Door. The track has a synthesizer-driven sound backed by a gargantuan ...
  • Mar 25, 2015 ... Led Zeppelin - In through The Out Door ( 1979 ) ~ Lyrics ~ "In The Evening" In the evening, When the day is done. I'm looking for a woman, but ...
  • Jul 10, 2015 ... On "In the Evening (Rough Mix)," the song's trumpeting synths, which immediately signified that Zeppelin was exploring bold new territory with ...
  • Jul 10, 2015 ... You can hear above “In the Evening (Rough Mix),” an unadorned version of the In Through the Out Door opening track that shoves the song's ...

Alternatives:

  • at evening
  • during the evening
  • at night
  • in the nighttime
  • when evening comes

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