/ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn/
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Meaning
The part of the day from the middle of the day until the evening.
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Word origin
From after plus noon, meaning the time that comes after midday.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- noon
Grammar
Examples
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"Afternoon" is the part of the day after midday.
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Here "afternoon" is the time between midday and evening.
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"Afternoons" is the plural, meaning more than one afternoon.
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Stories
(12)A Rainy Afternoon
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At the Doctor
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The New Neighbour
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The Letter She Never Sent
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The Passenger
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The Box in the Wood
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The First Letter
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The Night Route
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The Photograph
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The Register
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The Whale on the Beach
5 min read · Core 5000
The Last Light
8 min read · Core 5000
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afternoon: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "afternoon" (The part of the day from the middle of the day until the evening.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 6: afternoon, invite, gift and 7 more words.