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afternoon

The word “afternoon” has 3 syllables: af-ter-noon

It's pronounced as /ˌæf.tɚˈnun/

What is synonym and antonym for afternoon?

In the thesaurus, “afternoon” has 25 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for afternoon along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for afternoon

Antonyms for afternoon

Meanings of afternoon

  • noun
    1. The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
    2. The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.
    3. A party or social event held in the afternoon.
  • adverb
    1. (more often in the plural) In the afternoon.
  • interjection
    1. Clipping of good afternoon.

Example Sentences

  • We plan to have a picnic in the park this afternoon.
  • She usually takes a short nap in the afternoon.
  • The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
  • He enjoys reading books every afternoon.
  • They went for a walk along the beach in the afternoon.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to afternoon, such as: adolescence, adulthood, afterlife, age, anecdotage, autumn, cocktail hour.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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