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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 typically used as a greeting when you meet someone after 6 PM or when transitioning into the night hours, but before going to bed.
- Good night is commonly used as a farewell as people are going to bed, or parting ways late in the evening.
- Think of evening as a time period and night as the end of the day when people are resting.
- Use Good evening when you are starting a conversation or event in the evening.
- Use Good night when you are ending a conversation or event and preparing for sleep.
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