Synonyms for afternoon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : noun af-ter-noon, ahf-; adjective af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-, ahf-

Phonetic Transcription : noun ˌæf tərˈnun, ˌɑf-; adjective ˈæf tərˈnun, ˈɑf-, ˌæf-, ˌɑf-

Définition of afternoon

Origin : c.1300, from after + noon. In 15c.-16c., the form was at afternoon; from c.1600 it has been in the afternoon. Middle English also had aftermete "afternoon, part of the day following the noon meal," mid-14c.

noun period after 12 noon and before sunset

Example sentences :

In from the shining sea late that afternoon steamed the Viluca.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

He accepted Percival's invitation that afternoon to go down into the Street with him.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Master Headley himself arrived with Master Hope in the afternoon.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

This afternoon went with Jemmy to the summit of Yeadie, and took a round of angles.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

We started from Perth on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 30th of March, 1870.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

In the afternoon continued on a little south of east for about seven miles.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

This afternoon I took a round of angles and bearings from a pile of stones on the hill.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

In the afternoon got a fine round of angles from granite rocks.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

But the fact is I've got an appointment late this afternoon.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

The afternoon is far advanced—the parks and public drives are crowded.
Extract from : « Sunday under Three Heads » by Charles Dickens

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