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English noun: afternoon

1. afternoon (time) the part of the day between noon and evening


SamplesHe spent a quiet afternoon in the park.


Broader (hypernym)day, daylight, daytime


Part holonymmidafternoon

2. afternoon (communication) a conventional expression of greeting or farewell


Synonymsgood afternoon


Broader (hypernym)farewell, greeting, salutation, word of farewell









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