evening

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈivnɪŋ/
/ˈiːvənɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

2 Definition

The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

3 Definition

A concluding time period; a point in time near the end of something; the beginning of the end of something.

Example Sentences
  • It was the evening of the Roman Empire.
4 Definition

A party or gathering held in the evening.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make flat and level.

Example Sentences
  • We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.
2 Definition

To equal.

3 Definition

To be equal.

Example Sentences
  • Thrice nine evens twenty seven.
4 Definition

To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.

Example Sentences
  • We need to even the score.
5 Definition

To set right; to complete.

6 Definition

To act up to; to keep pace with.

7 Definition

To occur; to happen; to come to pass.