Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The part of the day after the morning and before the evening. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Good afternoon! How are you?We have a meeting this afternoon.
Etymology:
"Afternoon" originated from the Middle English afternon, where after means after or following and noon refers to the middle of the day.
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