afternoon
word
/ˌæftɝˈnun/
af-tur-NOON
/ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/
ahf-tuh-NOON
Definition
The time of day from around 12:00 (noon) until evening, usually considered between noon and about 6 p.m.
Usage & Nuances
'Afternoon' is a neutral, standard term. Use 'in the afternoon' to talk about events during this time (not 'at the afternoon'). 'Good afternoon' is a formal or polite greeting from about 12 p.m. until 5 or 6 p.m. Don't confuse with 'evening' (after about 6 p.m.).
Spanish: tardePortuguese (BR): tardePortuguese (PT): tardeChinese (Simplified): 下午Chinese (Traditional): 下午Hindi: दोपहरArabic: بعد الظهرBengali: দুপুর - বিকেলRussian: день - после полудняJapanese: 午後Vietnamese: buổi chiềuKorean: 오후Turkish: öğleden sonraUrdu: دوپہرIndonesian: sore
Example Sentences
The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon.
basic
It usually gets warmer in the afternoon.
basic
See you this afternoon for coffee?
natural
What are your plans for the afternoon?
natural
Good afternoon, everyone! Let's get started.
natural
I always eat lunch in the afternoon.
basic