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Afternoons

Verb / ˌæftɜ:ˈnu:nz / Another word for afternoons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Afternoons refer to the time of day between noon and evening.

Synonyms & similar words

afternoon goodafternoon midday daytime PM noonday siesta p.m.

Synonyms by register

Literary

eventide vespers

Antonyms

mornings forenoons dawns early pre-noon

Common collocations

  • late afternoons
  • early afternoons
  • this afternoon
  • afternoons tea
  • long afternoons
  • lazy afternoons
  • warm afternoons
  • summer afternoons

Word family

noun afternoon

Usage note

Afternoons is the plural form of afternoon. It is less commonly used than the singular form and often refers to multiple distinct periods of the afternoon.

Example sentences

  1. Afternoons are my favorite time of day.
  2. I like to take a walk on sunny afternoons.
  3. I always feel sleepy on afternoons.
  4. I have piano lessons on Tuesday afternoons.
  5. I like to drink tea on cold afternoons.

Quotes

  • I like the afternoons best, but I also like the mornings, and I like the evenings. Basically, I like daytime.
  • I wake up every day determined to change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
  • Afternoons are hard. Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anymore.

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