on a Monday evening vs on Monday evening

Both "on a Monday evening" and "on Monday evening" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "On a Monday evening" is used when referring to a specific Monday evening without specifying which one, while "on Monday evening" is used when talking about Monday evenings in general.

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on a Monday evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific Monday evening without specifying which one.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about a particular Monday evening without mentioning a specific date. It is more specific than just saying "on Monday evening."

Examples:

I met her on a Monday evening at the park.
On a Monday evening, the restaurant is usually less crowded.
He always goes for a run on a Monday evening.
We like to watch movies on a Monday evening.
She has dance classes on a Monday evening.

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May 29, 2022 ... Dear Diary: I was leaving my Midtown office after work on a Monday evening. I had returned from a trip that morning and gone straight to the ...
Blagards Apotek: Good jazz on a Monday evening - See 10 traveler reviews, 4 candid photos, and great deals for Copenhagen, Denmark, at Tripadvisor.

Alternatives:

on Monday evening
on the Monday evening
on that Monday evening
on this Monday evening
on every Monday evening

on Monday evening

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about Monday evenings in general.

This phrase is more general and is used when referring to Monday evenings in a broader sense, without specifying a particular Monday evening.

Examples:

I usually go for a walk on Monday evening.
On Monday evening, the gym is usually busy.
She likes to relax on Monday evening.
They have a family dinner on Monday evening.
He has a meeting on Monday evening.

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It was used in olden days but almost never today. Further, “on Monday at evening” has a slightly different meaning from “on Monday evening”. “At evening” means ...
in the mornings, on Saturday mornings. in the afternoon(s), on Sunday afternoon(s). in the evening(s), on Monday evening(s) ...
Nov 12, 2022 ... UMBC and Princeton will meet for the fourth time on Monday evening. · The Retrievers trailed 43-39 at the half and tied the game late on a trey ...
Sep 12, 2022 ... The Missoula City Council will nominate and vote to select a new mayor on Monday evening following the death of John Engen.
Sep 4, 2022 ... Tech welcomes Mercer to Thompson Field on Monday evening. Hokies prepare for third 2021 NCAA Tournament team in four matches.

Alternatives:

on a Monday evening
on the Monday evening
on that Monday evening
on this Monday evening
on every Monday evening

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