afternoon

Meanings

• Noun

  The period of the day between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

  - "I usually take a nap during the afternoon."
  - "The sun sets in the west during the afternoon."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aft , arvo , undern

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afternoon
moon , june , tune , spoon

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Variants

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afternoon , afternoons , good afternoon , this afternoon , make a afternoon of it , make a day of it , make a day/night/morning/afternoon/evening of it , make a evening of it , make a morning of it , make a night of it , the other afternoon , the other day , the other day/night/morning/afternoon/evening , the other evening , the other morning , the other night

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Etymology

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The term 'afternoon' is derived from Old English 'efenung' or 'evenung', which means 'evening' or 'afternoon'. The word 'after' indicates the time that comes 'after' noon.

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Trivia

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1. The longest afternoon in recorded history was on June 20, 1948, when the sun didn't set in Barrow, Alaska, for 82 days.

2. In some countries, such as Chile and Argentina, the afternoon is referred to as 'la tardía'.

3. The afternoon is the hottest part of the day in many places, especially in tropical regions.

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Related Concepts

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1. evening: The period of the day between sunset and midnight. The afternoon ends and the evening begins at sunset.

2. noon: The middle of the day, 12 p.m. The afternoon starts after noon.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the afternoon is considered a time for rest and relaxation. In some countries, such as Spain and Portugal, the 'siesta' is a traditional afternoon nap. The afternoon is also a popular time for outdoor activities and sports.

How to Memorize "afternoon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sun reaching its highest point at noon, and the afternoon being the time after that.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the afternoon with rest, relaxation, and outdoor activities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'afternoon' starts 'after' noon.

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