Cool MateMeaning of Afternoon
In simple words: The time of day between noon and evening.
Afternoon in a sentence
- I love going for a walk in the afternoon.
- The meeting is scheduled for early afternoon.
- She usually takes a nap in the afternoon.
- In the afternoon, the sun shines brightly.
- We will visit the museum in the afternoon.
- The train arrives in the afternoon.
- Many people go shopping on Saturday afternoon.
How to use Afternoon
Commonly used in everyday conversation, often to refer to plans or activities. More formal contexts might use 'afternoon' in written communication or scheduling.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'after noon' — it's the time following noon.
Related words
Collocations with Afternoon
Synonyms for Afternoon
- post-noon
- midday
- lunch time
Common mistakes with Afternoon
- Using 'afternoon' with 'the' incorrectly in phrases like 'the afternoon' instead of just 'afternoon'.
- Confusing 'afternoon' with 'evening', which is later in the day.
- Forgetting to capitalize 'Afternoon' when used in a greeting like 'Good Afternoon'.
Afternoon appears in
Afternoon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعد الظهر
الوقت من اليوم بين الظهر والمساء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুপুর
দুপুর থেকে সন্ধ্যা পর্যন্ত সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachmittag
Die Tageszeit zwischen Mittag und Abend.
- SpanishEspañol
Tarde
La parte del día entre el mediodía y la tarde.
- Persianفارسی
بعد از ظهر
زمان بین ظهر و عصر.
- FrenchFrançais
Après-midi
Le moment de la journée entre midi et le soir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दोपहर
दोपहर और शाम के बीच का समय।
- ItalianItaliano
Pomeriggio
Il momento della giornata tra mezzogiorno e sera.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tarde
A hora do dia entre o meio-dia e a noite.
- RussianРусский
После полудня
Время дня между полуднем и вечером.
- TRTR
Öğleden sonra
Öğlen ile akşam arasındaki günün zamanı.
- Urduاردو
دوپہر
دوپہر اور شام کے درمیان کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
下午
中午到傍晚之间的时间。
More words like Afternoon
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Afternoon
What does Afternoon mean?
The time of day between noon and evening.
What is the definition of Afternoon?
the period of time from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o’clock in the evening
How do you use Afternoon in a sentence?
I love going for a walk in the afternoon.
Can you give another example of Afternoon?
The meeting is scheduled for early afternoon.
What are synonyms for Afternoon?
Common alternatives include post-noon, midday, lunch time.
What is the opposite of Afternoon?
Opposite meanings include morning, night.
What words go with Afternoon?
It commonly pairs with this, tomorrow, yesterday, spend, progress, wear on, snack, tea, heat, by afternoon, during the afternoon, in the afternoon, an/the afternoon off.
What are common mistakes when using Afternoon?
Using 'afternoon' with 'the' incorrectly in phrases like 'the afternoon' instead of just 'afternoon'. Confusing 'afternoon' with 'evening', which is later in the day. Forgetting to capitalize 'Afternoon' when used in a greeting like 'Good Afternoon'.
How do you pronounce Afternoon?
US: /["/ˌæftərˈnuːn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɑːftəˈnuːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Afternoon?
Commonly used in everyday conversation, often to refer to plans or activities. More formal contexts might use 'afternoon' in written communication or scheduling.
What CEFR level is Afternoon?
"Afternoon" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.