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Idiom idiom

in the afternoon


The part of the day after lunch but before the evening starts.


SIMPLE

“I usually take a nap in the afternoon.”

CONTEXTUAL

“She likes to drink a hot cup of tea in the afternoon while she reads.”

COMPLEX

“The sunlight filters through the library windows in the afternoon, creating a quiet space for study and reflection.”

Last updated April 22, 2026