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Afternoon

/ˌæftəˈrnun/
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(noun) The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

I spent the whole afternoon chatting with friends.
Judging from the look of the sky, it may rain this afternoon.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I like to take a short nap in the ____ when the sun is warmest.

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