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UK//ðɪs ˈvɛri ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn//US//ðɪs ˈvɛri ˌæf.tɚˈnun//

Meaning of This very afternoon

A phrase referring to a specific time later in the same day.

In simple words: This afternoon or later today.

This very afternoon in a sentence

  • She'll call you this very afternoon with the details.
  • We are meeting this very afternoon to discuss the project.
  • This very afternoon, I have an appointment at 3 PM.

How to use This very afternoon

Used in conversation or writing to refer to the same day. Common in formal and informal contexts; may not be suitable for very casual speech.

Grammar pattern

standalone chunk

Memory hint

Think of 'very' as emphasizing it’s today, not tomorrow!

Related words

Collocations with This very afternoon

  • meet this very afternoon
  • call this very afternoon
  • finish this very afternoon

Synonyms for This very afternoon

  • this afternoon
  • later today
  • today
  • in the afternoon

Common mistakes with This very afternoon

  • Confused with 'this afternoon'
  • Used in the past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'This very afternoon, I went.'

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Frequently asked questions about This very afternoon

What does This very afternoon mean?

This afternoon or later today.

What is the definition of This very afternoon?

A phrase referring to a specific time later in the same day.

How do you use This very afternoon in a sentence?

She'll call you this very afternoon with the details.

Can you give another example of This very afternoon?

We are meeting this very afternoon to discuss the project.

What are synonyms for This very afternoon?

Common alternatives include this afternoon, later today, today, in the afternoon.

What words go with This very afternoon?

It commonly pairs with meet this very afternoon, call this very afternoon, finish this very afternoon.

What are common mistakes when using This very afternoon?

Confused with 'this afternoon' Used in the past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'This very afternoon, I went.'

How do you pronounce This very afternoon?

US: //ðɪs ˈvɛri ˌæf.tɚˈnun//, UK: //ðɪs ˈvɛri ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This very afternoon?

Used in conversation or writing to refer to the same day. Common in formal and informal contexts; may not be suitable for very casual speech.