Basic Details
Word: Evening
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The time of day when the sun sets and it gets dark; usually from approximately 5 PM to bedtime.
Synonyms: Dusk, twilight, nightfall
Antonyms: Morning, dawn
Idioms and Phrases
- Evening of life: Refers to the later years of someone's life. Example: "In the evening of her life, she reflected on all her accomplishments."
- All in a day's evening: Something that happens as part of the normal daily routine. Example: "Helping my neighbour with groceries was all in a day's evening for me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We went for a walk in the park during the cool evening breeze.
Example 2: The stars began to twinkle as the evening sky darkened.
Example 3: Every evening, she enjoyed reading a book before going to bed.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "evening" comes from the Old English word "aefening," which means "the time of day between noon and night?" It's been used for centuries to describe this magical time!
Famous Quote
"And in the evening of life, we will be judged on love." Saint John of the Cross
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "evening" mean?
a) The first part of the day
b) The time of day when it gets dark
c) Afternoon tea
d) A part of the night
Answer: b) The time of day when it gets dark
2. Which of these is a synonym of "evening"?
a) Morning
b) Dusk
c) Noon
d) Midnight
Answer: b) Dusk
3. Which sentence uses "evening" correctly?
a) I love to watch the sunrise in the evening.
b) The evening sky was filled with beautiful colours.
c) We ate dinner in the morning during the evening meal.
d) It's best to wake up early in the evening.
Answer: b) The evening sky was filled with beautiful colours.
4. Which idiom means the same as "evening of life"?
a) The prime of life
b) Evening of despair
c) Twilight years
d) All in a day's evening
Answer: c) Twilight years
5. What is the opposite of "evening"?
a) Midday
b) Evening
c) Night
d) Morning
Answer: d) Morning
