afternoon

Plural

afternoons

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

   • We all sat in stuffy classrooms and had men in tweedy sportscoats ruin our afternoons.
   • Here the stripped panelling was warmly gold and the pictures, mostly of the English school, were mellow and gentle in the afternoon light.

2. 2.The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.

   • My father is free this afternoon.
   • I plan to wash my car this afternoon.
   • What do you want to do in the afternoon?

3. 3.A party or social event held in the afternoon.(informal)

   • My father is free this afternoon.
   • I plan to wash my car this afternoon.
   • What do you want to do in the afternoon?

Intj

Interjection

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A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.Ellipsis of good afternoon.

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Word family

• after