evening

Meanings

Noun

• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
  • "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake"
• a later concluding time period
  • "it was the evening of the Roman Empire"
• the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way
  • "an evening at the opera"

Verb

• make level or straight
• become even or more even
• make even or more even

Synonyms

eve, even, even out, eventide, flush, level