afternoon

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the part of the day between noon and evening
  2. noun a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

Etymology

From Middle English afternone, after-non, equivalent to after- + noon.

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