afternoon


Definition: Meaning of, afternoon in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɑːftəˈnuːn /

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afternoon afternoons
[uncountable and countable]
  1. the part of the day after the morning and before the evening [↪  morning, evening]
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  2. afternoons during the afternoon every day
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  • interjection
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[British English] [informal]
  1. used to greet someone when you meet them in the afternoon
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afternoon used in phrases

  • afternoon tea (noun)
    1. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
  • good afternoon
    1. used to say hello when you are greeting someone in the afternoon, especially someone you do not know [↪  good evening, good morning]
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