afternoon
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
Word facts
Definition of Afternoon
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
How to use Afternoon
Afternoon is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include aft, arvo, undern — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Word Lab tools for "afternoon"
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Find rhymes for afternoonAfternoon has 3 syllables: aft·ern·oon. Paste the word into the Syllable Counter to see the spoken beat breakdown and use it in a longer sentence or poem.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does afternoon have?
Afternoon has 3 syllables: aft·ern·oon. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is afternoon?
Afternoon is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for afternoon?
Words with similar meanings to afternoon include aft, arvo, undern. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use afternoon in a sentence?
Afternoon can be used in sentences where a noun describing the part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as afternoon?
Afternoon starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does afternoon have?
Afternoon has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.