afternoon
/'ɑ:ftə'nu:n/
Definition
- Noun:
- The period of the day between noon and evening: The time from approximately 12:00 p.m. until the sun sets or around 6:00 p.m.
- A conventional expression of greeting or farewell: Used in phrases like "good afternoon" as a polite greeting or farewell during this time of day.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I have a meeting scheduled for this afternoon.
- We spent a quiet afternoon in the park reading books.
- She always takes a short nap in the afternoon.
- "Good afternoon," the receptionist said with a smile.
Advanced Usage
- "Afternoon of one's life": A metaphorical or literary phrase referring to the later years of a person's life, similar to middle age or the period after the prime of life.
- He wrote his most profound poetry in the afternoon of his life.
Variants and Related Words
- Afternoons (adverb): Regularly or habitually in the afternoon.
- She works afternoons at the library.
- Good afternoon (phrase): A formal greeting used during the afternoon hours.
Synonyms
- P.M.: Post meridiem, indicating the time after noon.
- Post-meridian: Relating to or occurring in the afternoon.
Related Phrases
- Afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten in the late afternoon, consisting of tea and snacks like sandwiches and cakes.
- They invited us for afternoon tea at four o'clock.
Noun
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a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
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the part of the day between noon and evening
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he spent a quiet afternoon in the park
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