Definitions and Examples of late, evening, night
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Happening or arriving after the expected or usual time.
Example
She was late for her appointment because of traffic.
The period of time between the end of the afternoon and the time you go to bed.
Example
We usually have dinner in the evening.
The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise.
Example
I prefer to sleep at night.
Key Differences: late vs evening vs night
- 1Late refers to something that happens or arrives after the expected or usual time.
- 2Evening refers to the period of time between the end of the afternoon and the time you go to bed.
- 3Night refers to the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours, from sunset to sunrise.
Effective Usage of late, evening, night
- 1Time References: Use these antonyms to describe different times of the day.
- 2Scheduling: Use these antonyms to schedule appointments, meetings, or events.
- 3Describing Routines: Use these antonyms to describe daily routines or habits.
Remember this!
The antonyms of matinal describe different times of the day. Late refers to something that happens or arrives after the expected or usual time, evening refers to the period of time between the end of the afternoon and the time you go to bed, and night refers to the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours. Use these antonyms to enhance your time references, scheduling, and describing daily routines.
