afternoon (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: ɑːftərˈmuːn

Definition

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Examples

• Good afternoon! How are you today?

• We will have our meeting in the afternoon.

• She likes to read books in the afternoon.

How to Use afternoon

in the afternoon (prepositional phrase)

During the time between noon and evening. — "We usually go for a walk in the afternoon."

this afternoon (collocation)

Referring to the current day's afternoon. — "I need to finish this report this afternoon."

good afternoon (collocation)

A greeting used during the afternoon. — "Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?"

Synonyms of afternoon

Words with a similar meaning to afternoon:

• daytime
• p.m.
• post meridiem

Antonyms of afternoon

Words with the opposite meaning to afternoon:

• morning
• forenoon

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