Afternoon: meaning, definitions and examples
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afternoon
[ ˌɑːftəˈnuːn ]
time of day
The period of the day between noon and evening; the time of day when the sun is starting to set.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon.
- She enjoys taking a walk in the park in the late afternoon.
- We usually have tea in the afternoon.
formal greeting
A polite and formal way of greeting someone during the day.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Good afternoon, how can I help you?
- She greeted her guests with a warm afternoon.
Translations
Translations of the word "afternoon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tarde
🇮🇳 दोपहर
🇩🇪 Nachmittag
🇮🇩 sore
🇺🇦 післяобідній час
🇵🇱 popołudnie
🇯🇵 午後 (ごご)
🇫🇷 après-midi
🇪🇸 tarde
🇹🇷 öğleden sonra
🇰🇷 오후 (오후)
🇸🇦 بعد الظهر
🇨🇿 odpoledne
🇸🇰 popoludnie
🇨🇳 下午 (xiàwǔ)
🇸🇮 popoldne
🇮🇸 síðdegi
🇰🇿 түстен кейін
🇬🇪 ნაშუადღევს (nashuadghvevs)
🇦🇿 günortadan sonra
🇲🇽 tarde
Word origin
The word 'afternoon' originated from Middle English 'afternoon(e)', meaning 'the time following noon'. It has been in use since the 14th century. The term 'afternoon' is a combination of 'after' and 'noon', reflecting its literal meaning in English.
See also: afternoons.