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  1. the exact time of "evening" and "night" [closed]

    I wonder what the exact times of the following words are: morning, noon, afternoon, evening, night, mid-night. What's the difference between at night and in the night?

  2. Appropriate Time of Greeting 'Good Evening'

    Jul 11, 2021 · To a large extent the start of 'evening' is a matter of opinion or convention. The Oxford Dictionaries say that it 'usually' starts at 'about' 6 PM. Note the lack of a definite rule. Evening NOUN …

  3. word choice - On the evening Vs. In the evening - English Language ...

    Dec 6, 2016 · The easiest way to explain, I guess, would be to compare in the evening -> time of day vs on the evenings -> date. NB: there is no "s" in "in the evening", because it's a time frame not a series …

  4. What word do we use to mean "evening breakfast"?

    Mar 20, 2022 · Usually we use the word "breakfast" in the morning to mean to eat something, but what word do we use to mean "afternoon breakfast" and "evening breakfast"?

  5. Good Evening vs Good Night - English Language Learners Stack …

    Use "good evening". While it is the end of the work day, there are still things to do (drive home, eat dinner, watch TV, take a bath, ???) before going to sleep. "good night" is better when you are done …

  6. When should I say "AM" / "PM" and when should I say "o'clock"?

    Mar 20, 2018 · My train departs at 4 AM tomorrow Because here, if you say 'o'clock,' the next question will be when? Early morning or in the evening? However, what all I said is just in a general context. …

  7. politeness - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Aug 17, 2019 · To greet a group, mixed in gender, we can say "Good morning/afternoon/evening, ladies and gentlemen." ("ladies" always comes first).

  8. What does the word "evening-in" mean here? - English Language …

    May 21, 2020 · The meaning of "evening-in" here is an evening spent at home. The claim is that one's evening spent at home will be enhanced by playing the game. "Evening-in" won't be in a dictionary, …

  9. grammar - tomorrow morning vs. tomorrow's morning - English …

    Nov 27, 2024 · Tomorrow morning, tomorrow afternoon, tomorrow evening and tomorrow night they all refer to different periods of the day after “today”. Whereas the possessive apostrophe is used in: a …

  10. grammar - Singular or Plural (the evening (s)) - English Language ...

    Sep 9, 2023 · Which one is correct? Are both of them correct? I feel more energetic in the evening. I feel more energetic in the evenings.