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afternoon
/'æftər'nun/
Synonyms of afternoon Antonyms of afternoon Examples of afternoon Usage of afternoon Parts of afternoon Definition that contains afternoon Words sounding like afternoon Explanation of afternoon

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Definitions of afternoon
  1. noun
    a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

    Similar: 

    good afternoon
  2. noun
    the part of the day between noon and evening
    "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park"
    type of:
    day daylight daytime
Definition that contains afternoon
  • even the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
  • evening the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
  • tea a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
  • eve the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
  • matinee a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
  • siesta a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
  • teatime a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
  • vesper a late afternoon or evening worship service
  • midafternoon the middle part of the afternoon
  • eventide the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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