Meaning: He usually hands out money before the evening
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Alternative Expressions
He frequently donates money prior to nightfall
Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence.
Choice of Words:Frequently is another word for often. Donates means to give money to a cause or person. Prior means before. Nightfall is another word for night. So when we put them all together, it means that he often gives money to someone before it gets dark outside.
He is in the habit of distributing funds in advance of the evening
Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences.
Choice of Words:Habit means something that someone does regularly. Distributing means to give out. Funds is another word for money. In advance means before. Evening is another word for night. So when we put them all together, it means that he often gives money to someone before it gets dark outside.