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i play in the evening vs i play at evening

The correct phrase is 'I play in the evening.' 'In the evening' is the correct prepositional phrase to use when referring to a specific time of day. 'At evening' isn't commonly used in English in this context.
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i play in the evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in the evening' to refer to a specific time of day when you play or do activities. It indicates the time period during the evening.

Examples:

  • I play tennis in the evening.
  • She likes to read in the evening.
  • We usually go for a walk in the evening.
  • They have dinner in the evening.
  • He practices the guitar in the evening.
  • A record of the delightful piece they're going to play this evening.
  • We were going to arrive in London and play the same evening.
  • On our wedding day, your Pa left to play cards all evening.
  • I must play this evening, that passes above all.
  • Your father tells me you wrote this evening's play yourself.
  • Around 1860, she took numerous minor parts in plays, and some evenings, lovers to her bed.
  • Could you find Mr Barrie and remind him that they're doing his play this evening.
  • Your play this evening, it was remarkable, wasn't it?
  • I play in a band called Steel Dragon.
  • I play in the band in Stigliano.
  • One of the leagues I play in, winner gets 15 grand.
  • But it's part of the game that he and I play in having a relationship at all.
  • (Cash register dings) Or from playing guitar in my band that I play in.
  • Dad can I play in the garden?
  • Yes, although the role I play in the novel is somewhat scandalous.
  • Like I play in the kiddie pool.
  • I told him I play in an all-white squash league on Sundays, and that I own my own home, which I don't, clearly.
  • After that, she seemed keen that I play in the tournament after all.
  • I teach them golf and I play in their tournaments, but I don't get involved in their personal lives.
  • And you know how much it means to me to know what part I play in all of this.

Alternatives:

  • I play at night.
  • I play during the evening.
  • I play in the afternoon.
  • I play in the morning.
  • I play in the late afternoon.

i play at evening

This phrase is not correct in English. 'At evening' is not commonly used to indicate a specific time of day.

  • A record of the delightful piece they're going to play this evening.
  • We were going to arrive in London and play the same evening.
  • On our wedding day, your Pa left to play cards all evening.
  • I must play this evening, that passes above all.
  • Your father tells me you wrote this evening's play yourself.
  • Around 1860, she took numerous minor parts in plays, and some evenings, lovers to her bed.
  • Could you find Mr Barrie and remind him that they're doing his play this evening.
  • Your play this evening, it was remarkable, wasn't it?
  • I play at the 96 Club on 42nd Street.
  • 'Cause that's the level I play at.
  • I play at your wedding, you play at mine.
  • But it's silly that I play at the same time.
  • Here, Monica, look what I got to wear when I play at your restaurant.
  • Can I play at Jackie's after my swimming lesson?
  • Dad, can I play at Billy's?
  • "I play at going into ecstasy and talking to the holy Virgin."
  • I'm afraid to be here at evenings.
  • At evening, when I'm free from all responsibility.
  • He was in my class at evening college.
  • A type of hymn, usually sung at evening.

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