afternoons
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/ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
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/ˌɑːftəˈnuːnz/
(afternoon)
post-noon period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afternoon' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'afternōn', where 'after' meant 'following' and 'nōn' meant 'noon'.
Historical Evolution
'afternōn' transformed into the modern English word 'afternoon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the time following noon', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period of time from noon until evening.
I usually take a walk in the afternoons.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 19:06