afternoon — the time of day between noon and evening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the time of day between noon and evening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæftərˈnun/
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
On a quiet afternoon, kids share popsicles on the playground swings.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Afternoon emerged in the 14th century from the combination of two Old English words: 'after' (meaning 'following' or 'behind') and 'noon' (meaning 'midday'). The compound literally denotes the time period following noon, representing one of the most intuitive temporal compounds in English.
Breakdown
after (following, behind) + noon (midday) = afternoon (the period after midday)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“I usually go for a walk in the afternoon.”
“Good afternoon, class! Time to pretend you're awake!”
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