For curious minds ages 3–12

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Afternoon

/ˌɑːftəˈnuːn/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Afternoon

noun

Meaning: The middle part of the day after lunch.

Full meaning: The part of the day between noon and evening.

Phonics sounds: a-f-t-er-n-oo-n — blend them together!

Example: “I do my homework in the afternoon.”

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Category: time · Frequency rank: 30 (smaller = more common)