Afternoon
Afternoon (ˌæftərˈnuːn)
The term Afternoon refers to the period of the day that follows noon and precedes evening. It is typically considered to start at 12:01 PM and end at 5:00 PM, but these times can vary depending on cultural norms and personal preferences.
Etymology
The term "afternoon" originates from the Old English words æfter (meaning "after") and nōn (meaning "nine"). It was first used in the 13th century to denote the time of day following noon.
Related Terms
- Morning: The period of time from dawn or sunrise until noon.
- Evening: The period of time from the end of the afternoon until nightfall.
- Night: The period of time when the sun is below the horizon and it is dark outside.
- Midday: Another term for noon, the middle of the day.
- Twilight: The time of day immediately following sunset.
Usage
The term "afternoon" is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the middle part of the day. It is also used in various idioms and expressions, such as "afternoon nap" (a short sleep taken in the afternoon), "afternoon tea" (a light meal typically eaten in the late afternoon), and "good afternoon" (a common greeting used during this time of day).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Afternoon
- Wikipedia's article - Afternoon
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski