EVENING

Definition

EVENING Evening: the later part of the day, typically from late afternoon to nighttime; "evenings" refers to multiple instances of this time period, "evening" is the present participle form, "-ed" is the past tense form, "-er" denotes a comparison, "-est" denotes a superlative comparison, and "-ly" is an adverbial form. Revised: Evening is the time of day that occurs from late afternoon to nighttime, with "evenings

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Verb (present participle) or Noun (gerund)
• Word Length: 7 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word EVENING can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

Many words in the Scrabble dictionary originate from specialized fields (such as science, medicine, geography), historical periods, or other languages. Learning these words helps you understand how English has evolved over time and continues to incorporate new terms from around the world. Words like EVENING demonstrate the complexity and richness of English vocabulary.