Cool MateMeaning 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.'
This very afternoon appears in
This very afternoon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعد ظهر اليوم
بعد ظهر اليوم أو لاحقًا اليوم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আজ এই দুপুরেই
আজ দুপুরেই বা আজকের পরে।
- GermanDeutsch
Heute Nachmittag
Heute Nachmittag oder später am Tag.
- SpanishEspañol
Esta misma tarde
Esta tarde o más tarde hoy.
- Persianفارسی
امروز بعدازظهر
امروز بعدازظهر یا بعداً در طول روز.
- FrenchFrançais
Cet après-midi même
Cet après-midi ou plus tard aujourd'hui.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आज दोपहर
आज दोपहर या आज बाद में।
- ItalianItaliano
Proprio questo pomeriggio
Questo pomeriggio o più tardi oggi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Hoje à tarde
Hoje à tarde ou mais tarde hoje.
- RussianРусский
именно сегодня днем
Сегодня днем или позже сегодня.
- Urduاردو
اسی دوپہر
آج دوپہر یا آج بعد میں۔
- Chinese中文
就在今天下午
今天下午或者今天晚些时候。
More chunks like This very afternoon
- Today
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
- Not even a trace of __
There is absolutely nothing remaining.
- From you so long
Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
- I should have known
Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
- There'd come a day
An expression indicating that a future time will arrive.
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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.