afternoon
The period of time between noon and evening. It usually starts at 12:00 PM and ends when the sun begins to set or when the workday finishes.
أمثلة
3 من 5I usually drink a cup of tea in the afternoon.
I often have tea during the time after lunch.
The symposium will resume this afternoon at two o'clock.
The formal meeting will start again later today at 2 PM.
Catch you later this afternoon!
I will see you later today.
عائلة الكلمة
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Just remember the two words it is made of: 'after' + 'noon'. It is literally the time that comes after 12:00 (noon).
اختبار سريع
I have a very important meeting ____ the afternoon.
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أمثلة
I usually drink a cup of tea in the afternoon.
everydayI often have tea during the time after lunch.
The symposium will resume this afternoon at two o'clock.
formalThe formal meeting will start again later today at 2 PM.
Catch you later this afternoon!
informalI will see you later today.
Data collection occurred during the early afternoon to ensure consistency.
academicResearchers gathered information shortly after noon for better results.
We have a conference call scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
businessA business meeting via phone is set for the later part of tomorrow.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
Afternoon tea
A small meal or snack typically taken in the late afternoon.
Mid-afternoon slump
The feeling of tiredness many people experience around 3 PM.
Monday afternoon
The specific time frame of the first workday's afternoon.
يُخلط عادةً مع
Afternoon is the time from noon until sunset; evening starts as the sun goes down and lasts until bedtime.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Use 'in the afternoon' when talking about a general duration of time. If you mention a specific day, use 'on,' such as 'on Tuesday afternoon.'
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often say 'at the afternoon,' but the correct preposition is 'in the afternoon.'
نصيحة للحفظ
Just remember the two words it is made of: 'after' + 'noon'. It is literally the time that comes after 12:00 (noon).
أصل الكلمة
From the Old English 'æfter' (behind or later in time) and 'nōn' (the ninth hour of the day, originally 3 PM, later moving to 12 PM).
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many English-speaking countries, the afternoon is the core period for business and school, while in some Mediterranean cultures, it includes a 'siesta' or rest period.
اختبار سريع
I have a very important meeting ____ the afternoon.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: in
قواعد ذات صلة
عبارات ذات صلة
مفردات ذات صلة
The time in the evening when the sun disappears from view be...
twilightTwilight is the soft, glowing light from the sky when the su...
lunchA meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between bre...
clockA clock is a device used to measure, keep, and indicate time...
noonNoon refers to the exact middle of the day, specifically 12:...
مزيد من كلمات Time
dinner time
A1Dinner time is the period of the day when people usually eat their main meal, typically in the evening. It can also refer to the specific clock time when a family or group sits down to eat together.
hour
A1A unit of time that lasts for sixty minutes. There are twenty-four of these units in one full day.
century
A1A century is a period of 100 years. It is a common unit of time used to group historical events and long durations.
interval
A1An interval is a period of time between two events or actions. It can also describe the space between two objects or musical notes.
era
A1An era is a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. It is used to group years together based on a specific theme, person, or invention.
age
A1Age refers to the amount of time a person has lived or an object has existed. It is also used to describe a particular period in history or a stage of life.
Wednesday
A1Wednesday is the third day of the work week, occurring between Tuesday and Thursday. It is generally considered the middle of the standard five-day working week.
Friday
A1Friday is the fifth day of the week, falling between Thursday and Saturday. In many Western cultures, it is the final day of the standard work and school week.
weekday
A1A weekday is any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. These are typically the days when people go to work or school, covering Monday through Friday.
tomorrow
A1The day that occurs immediately after the present day. It is used to refer to the near future or a specific date following today.
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