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Afternoons: meaning, definitions and examples

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afternoons

 

[ หŒษ‘หftษ™หˆnuหnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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..

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Word Description / Examples
afternoons

This term refers to the period between noon and evening, typically from 12:00 PM to around 6:00 PM.

  • I usually take a walk in the afternoons.
  • The afternoons can be very hot during the summer.
p.m.

This abbreviation stands for 'post meridiem,' referring to the time after 12:00 noon until midnight.

  • The concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • I have a doctor's appointment at 3:00 p.m.
midday

Midday specifically refers to 12:00 PM, the middle of the day.

  • We had a meeting at midday.
  • I usually feel sleepy around midday.
daytime

This word encompasses the entire period from sunrise to sunset, including both morning and afternoon.

  • Daytime temperatures are expected to rise tomorrow.
  • Most animals are more active during the daytime.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tardes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคชเคนเคฐเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachmittage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะพะปัƒะดะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ popoล‚udnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๅพŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aprรจs-midis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tardes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸleden sonralar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜คํ›„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนุฏ ุงู„ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpoledne

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popoludnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹ๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popoldnevi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญรฐdegi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั‚ะตะฝ ะบะตะนั–ะฝะณั– ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผnortadan sonralar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tardes

Etymology

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.

See also: afternoon.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,226, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.