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afternoon

Meaning in simple English

US /ˌæftɚˈnuːn/ · UK /ˌɑːftəˈnuːn/

afternoon means: The part of the day after twelve o’clock and before evening.

noun

AFTER MIDDAYA1

The part of the day after twelve o’clock and before evening.

  • See you this afternoon.
  • We spent the afternoon at home.
  • Are you free on Friday afternoon?

How to use it: in the afternoon (I usually walk in the afternoon.)

Common phrases: this afternoon, in the afternoon, tomorrow afternoon

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