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' is not commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

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.

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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.

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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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i play in the evening vs i play at evening