Afternoon

Afternoon

Afternoon is the period between noon and evening. The term lacks a precise definition because it was in use long before accurate time-pieces became widespread. Hence, words and phrases that refer to general periods in the day were more practical.

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Famous quotes containing the word afternoon:

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    I spent the whole afternoon being pushed around by middle-class females buying things they can’t possibly afford!”
    —Arthur Wimperis (1874–1953)

    “In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “An afternoon of nurses and rumours;
    The provinces of his body revolted,
    The squares of his mind were empty,
    Silence invaded the suburbs,”
    —W.H. (Wystan Hugh)