Afternoon

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌnuːn/

Definitions of afternoon

noun a period of time between noon and evening

Example Sentences

A1 I like to take a nap in the afternoon.

A2 We usually go for a walk in the afternoon.

B1 She has a meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

B2 The concert will take place in the afternoon, starting at 3 pm.

C1 After a busy morning, I like to relax in the afternoon with a good book.

C2 The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the garden, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

adjective relating to or happening in the afternoon

Example Sentences

A1 I have an afternoon class.

A2 We went for an afternoon walk in the park.

B1 The afternoon meeting was rescheduled for tomorrow.

B2 She enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at the spa.

C1 The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the city.

C2 After a busy morning, the afternoon provided a much-needed break.

Examples of afternoon in a Sentence

formal The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

informal Let's grab a coffee in the afternoon.

slang I'm just gonna chill this afternoon.

figurative The sun was sinking in the afternoon of his life.

Grammatical Forms of afternoon

• plural: afternoons
• comparative: more afternoon
• superlative: most afternoon
• present tense: afternoon
• future tense: will afternoon
• perfect tense: have afternooned
• continuous tense: am afternooning
• singular: afternoon
• positive degree: afternoon
• infinitive: to afternoon
• gerund: afternooning
• participle: afternooned

Origin and Evolution of afternoon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'afternoon' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'æfternōn' which means the time after midday.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afternoon' has retained its original meaning of the time period between noon and evening, but the usage has become more standardized in modern English.