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in an evening vs on an evening

Both 'in an evening' and 'on an evening' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In an evening' is used to refer to activities or events that happen during the course of an evening. Meanwhile, 'on an evening' is used to specify a particular evening or night, such as 'on an evening in December'.
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in an evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to activities or events that occur during the course of an evening.

Use 'in an evening' when you want to talk about something happening during the evening, such as 'We went for a walk in an evening.'

Examples:

  • She enjoys reading a book in an evening.
  • They usually go for a run in an evening.
  • He likes to watch movies in an evening.
  • We often have dinner together in an evening.
  • I like to relax with a cup of tea in an evening.
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Alternatives:

  • during an evening
  • on a particular evening
  • at night
  • in the evening
  • during the evening

on an evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify a particular evening or night.

Use 'on an evening' when you want to refer to a specific evening or night, such as 'We are going out on an evening next week.'

Examples:

  • They have a concert on an evening in December.
  • We are planning a party on an evening in July.
  • She has a meeting on an evening next month.
  • He will be traveling on an evening in October.
  • They usually go for a walk on an evening in spring.
  • Nov 26, 2010 ... On an evening to mean in the evening is rather old-fashioned and literary but it's perfectly idiomatic. "On a November evening, ...
  • Feb 5, 2023 ... 2272 likes, 60 comments - alexalandestoy on February 5, 2023: "On an evening in Roma ".
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  • Sep 29, 2024 ... Listening to K-DST while on an evening drive along the Las Venturas main highway. Screenshot. This was taken while I was playing the Netflix mobile edition.
  • Apr 28, 2021 ... 7110 likes, 56 comments - clairekittle on April 28, 2021: "On an evening in Roma Rehearsal dinner 04/09/2021 We brought Italy home ".
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  • Aug 29, 2024 ... On an evening walk, one of our firefighters noticed a young lady struggling to mow her lawn. Without hesitation, Brandon finished mowing the ...

Alternatives:

  • on a specific evening
  • on a particular evening
  • on a certain evening
  • on a specific night
  • on a particular night

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