afternoon

[af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-, ahf-] / ˌæf tərˈnun, ˌɑf-, ˈæf tərˈnun, ˈɑf-, ˌæf-, ˌɑf- /

NOUN

period after 12 noon and before sunset

Synonyms

STRONG

siesta teatime

WEAK

P.M. cocktail hour post meridian

Example Sentences

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The number fell to a few hundred by early afternoon, according to Downdetector, which monitors online services.

From The Wall Street Journal

As of Monday afternoon, Natural Resources Wales had 11 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - in place and 51 flood alerts.

From BBC

I actually struggle to think of a business that would see an employee buzz off to a rival and let them stick around for the afternoon, much less cake and ice cream.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kwan was seen leaving a police station on Monday afternoon, without commenting on his case or confirming if he had been formally arrested.

From Barron's

England's training session on Tuesday is in the afternoon, with a further stint under lights coming on Wednesday.

From BBC