HyperDic: afternoon

English > 2 senses of the word *afternoon*:
NOUN	time	afternoon	the part of the day between noon and evening
NOUN	communication	afternoon, good afternoon	a conventional expression / expression of greeting or farewell

afternoon > pronunciation
Sounds	ae.fternuw'n
Rhymes	attune ... Witherspoon: 64 rhymes with uwn...

English > *afternoon*: 2 senses > noun 1, time
Meaning	The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example	"he spent a quiet afternoon in the park"
Parts	midafternoon	The middle part of the afternoon
Broader	day, daytime, daylight	The time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
Spanish	tarde
Catalan	tarda

English > *afternoon*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	A conventional expression / expression of greeting or farewell.
Synonym	good afternoon
Broader	farewell, word of farewell	An acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
Broader	greeting, salutation	(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Spanish	buenas tardes, muy buenas
Catalan	bona tarda

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