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afternoon

/ˌæf.tərˈnuːn/

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.

उदाहरण

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1

I usually drink a cup of tea in the afternoon.

I often have tea during the time after lunch.

2

The symposium will resume this afternoon at two o'clock.

The formal meeting will start again later today at 2 PM.

3

Catch you later this afternoon!

I will see you later today.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
afternoon
क्रिया विशेषण
afternoons
विशेषण
afternoon
संबंधित
midday
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याद रखने का तरीका

Just remember the two words it is made of: 'after' + 'noon'. It is literally the time that comes after 12:00 (noon).

त्वरित क्विज़

I have a very important meeting ____ the afternoon.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: in

उदाहरण

1

I usually drink a cup of tea in the afternoon.

everyday

I often have tea during the time after lunch.

2

The symposium will resume this afternoon at two o'clock.

formal

The formal meeting will start again later today at 2 PM.

3

Catch you later this afternoon!

informal

I will see you later today.

4

Data collection occurred during the early afternoon to ensure consistency.

academic

Researchers gathered information shortly after noon for better results.

5

We have a conference call scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

business

A business meeting via phone is set for the later part of tomorrow.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
afternoon
क्रिया विशेषण
afternoons
विशेषण
afternoon
संबंधित
midday

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

Good afternoon A polite greeting used after 12:00 PM.
In the afternoon During the period between noon and evening.
This afternoon Referring to the afternoon of the current day.
Late afternoon The time just before evening starts, around 4 or 5 PM.
Saturday afternoon The afternoon period specifically on a Saturday.

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

afternoon vs evening

Afternoon is the time from noon until sunset; evening starts as the sun goes down and lasts until bedtime.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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.'

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often say 'at the afternoon,' but the correct preposition is 'in the afternoon.'

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याद रखने का तरीका

Just remember the two words it is made of: 'after' + 'noon'. It is literally the time that comes after 12:00 (noon).

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used with the preposition 'in' (in the afternoon) Can be used as an attributive adjective (afternoon nap) Takes 's' for recurring events (I work afternoons)
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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.

त्वरित क्विज़

I have a very important meeting ____ the afternoon.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: in

संबंधित मुहावरे

Time के और शब्द

lifetime

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A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

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Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

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Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

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Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

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Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

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Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

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The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

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Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

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The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

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The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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