Afternoons: meaning, definitions and examples

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afternoons

[ ˌɑːftəˈnuːnz ]

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time of day

Afternoons refer to the part of the day between noon and evening. It is the period of time following the morning and before the evening. Afternoons are often associated with relaxation, leisure activities, or work depending on the individual's schedule.

Synonyms

daytime, midday, p.m.

Examples of usage

I like to take a nap in the afternoons.
We usually have meetings in the afternoons.
She enjoys reading a book in the afternoons.

Translations

Translations of the word "afternoons" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tardes

🇮🇳 दोपहरें

🇩🇪 Nachmittage

🇮🇩 sore

🇺🇦 пополудні

🇵🇱 popołudnia

🇯🇵 午後

🇫🇷 après-midis

🇪🇸 tardes

🇹🇷 öğleden sonralar

🇰🇷 오후

🇸🇦 بعد الظهر

🇨🇿 odpoledne

🇸🇰 popoludnia

🇨🇳 下午

🇸🇮 popoldnevi

🇮🇸 síðdegi

🇰🇿 түстен кейінгі уақыт

🇬🇪 ნაშუადღევს

🇦🇿 günortadan sonralar

🇲🇽 tardes

Word origin

The word 'afternoons' originated from Middle English 'after none', which referred to the time just after midday or noon. The term has been used for centuries to mark the period of time between noon and evening.