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)

    “I don’t really think that writers, even great writers, are prophets, or sages, or Messiah-like figures; writing is a lonely, sedentary occupation and a touch of megalomania can be comforting around five on a November afternoon when you haven’t seen anybody all day.”
    —Angela Carter (1940–1992)