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/
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
💡 Concept
On a quiet afternoon, kids share popsicles on the playground swings.
🎤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.
🎵Rhyme
tunemoonsoonspoon
tune
moon
soon
spoon
🔗Collocations
this afternoon
spend the afternoon
afternoon tea
late afternoon
afternoon nap
sunny afternoon
📝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!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
PMpost-meridiemafter midday
Antonyms
morningAMforenoon
Related
eveningnoonmidnightdawndusktwilight
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