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Good evening vs. Good night
Good evening
/ɡʊd ˈiːvnɪŋ/Examples:
The host greeted her guests with a warm good evening.Good evening, are you ready to order your drinks?He stepped onto the porch and wished everyone good evening.
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Good night
/ɡʊd nʌɪt/Examples:
The stars are out; it's a good night for stargazing.She whispered 'good night' softly as she closed the door.Turning off the lights, he sighed, 'good night, world.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Good evening is used when you meet someone after sunset but it's not bedtime yet. Think of it as a greeting during dinner hours.
- Good night is used when you are leaving or about to go to sleep. It's like saying goodbye for the night.
- If you are at an event after dark, greet people with Good evening, but when youre departing, switch to Good night'.
- Remember, Good evening is welcoming, and Good night is for parting or ending the day.
- Use Good evening at the beginning or middle of nighttime social occasions and Good night when those occasions are drawing to a close.
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