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afternoonthe time of day between noon and evening

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the time of day between noon and evening

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæftərˈnun/

Korean meaning: 정오부터 저녁까지의 시간, 오후

Korean pronunciation: 애프터**눈**

Example Sentences

  • My productivity drops every afternoon because of the post-lunch food coma.
  • She has English class every Monday afternoon.
  • The afternoon sun is perfect for my Instagram selfies.

afternoon

NOUN

//ˌæftərˈnun//

the time of day between noon and evening

afternoon concept
💡 Concept

the time of day between noon and evening

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌæftərˈnun/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɑːftəˈnuːn/

🌳Etymology

Rootafter
Suffix-noon

Origin

14세기경 'after'(~후에)와 'noon'(정오)이 결합되어 탄생한 단어입니다. 말 그대로 '정오 이후'라는 의미로, 시간을 나타내는 가장 직관적인 합성어 중 하나입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

tunemoonsoonspoon
tune
moon
soon
spoon

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My productivity drops every afternoon because of the post-lunch food coma.

She has English class every Monday afternoon.

😄 Fun example

The afternoon sun is perfect for my Instagram selfies.

I usually go for a walk in the afternoon.

😄 Fun example

Good afternoon, class! Time to pretend you're awake!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

PMpost-meridiemafter midday

Antonyms

morningAMforenoon

Related

eveningnoonmidnightdawndusktwilight