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afternoon Definition and Meaning in English (afternoon definition)

noun
Synonyms:pmpost-meridian
Quick Answer • Definition

Afternoon definition: The part of the day between noon and evening.

Definitions of Afternoon

  1. 1noun

    The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example Sentences

business

“I have a meeting scheduled for this afternoon.”

casual

“Let's go for a walk in the park this afternoon.”

Synonyms

pmpost-meridian

Antonyms

morningforenoonnight

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Inflected Word Forms

pluralafternoons

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

good afternoonexpression

A greeting used during the afternoon.

in the afternooncollocation

During the period of time between noon and evening.

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What is the meaning of Afternoon in English?▼
Afternoon definition: The part of the day between noon and evening.
How do you translate 'Afternoon' to English?▼
'Afternoon' translates to 'afternoon' in English. Afternoon definition: The part of the day between noon and evening.
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