Afternoons Meaning in English
word · lemma: afternoon
/ˌæftɝˈnunz/
af-tur-NOONZ
/ˌɑːftənˈuːnz/
ahf-tuh-NOONZ
Definition
The times between noon and evening on more than one day; more than one afternoon.
Usage & Nuances
'Afternoons' is used to talk about habits or repeated events on multiple days. Common with routines ('On Sunday afternoons...'). Not interchangeable with 'evenings.' Singular 'afternoon' refers to just one day.
Spanish: tardesPortuguese (BR): tardesPortuguese (PT): tardesChinese (Simplified): 下午Chinese (Traditional): 下午Hindi: दोपहरेंArabic: فترات بعد الظهرBengali: দুপুরবেলা - বিকেলগুলোRussian: дни после полудня - послеобеденные часыJapanese: 午後Vietnamese: buổi chiềuKorean: 오후Turkish: öğleden sonralarUrdu: دوپہریںIndonesian: sore hari
Example Sentences
I usually read books in the afternoons.
basic
The park is crowded on summer afternoons.
basic
She works in the library during the afternoons.
basic
On rainy afternoons, I love to bake cookies.
natural
Kids play soccer in the field most afternoons.
natural
I only have free time on weekends, especially in the afternoons.
natural