Afternoon vs. Midday — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Afternoon and Midday
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Afternoon
Afternoon is the time of the day between noon and evening. It is the time when the sun is descending from its peak in the sky to somewhat before its terminus at the horizon in the west.
Midday
The middle of the day; noon.
Afternoon
The time from noon or lunchtime to evening
I'll be back at three in the afternoon
I telephoned this afternoon
She worked on Tuesday afternoons
Midday
Noon; twelve o'clock during the day
Afternoon
In the afternoon; every afternoon.
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Midday
The middle part of the day; noon.
Afternoon
Short for good afternoon
Midday
Of or pertaining to noon; meridional; as, the midday sun.
Afternoon
The part of day from noon until dinnertime or sunset.
Midday
The middle of the day
Afternoon
The latter part
In the afternoon of life.
Afternoon
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
Afternoon
(figuratively) The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.
Afternoon
(informal) A party or social event held in the afternoon.
Afternoon
In the afternoon.
Afternoon
Ellipsis of good afternoon
Afternoon
The part of the day which follows noon, between noon and evening.
Afternoon
The part of the day between noon and evening;
He spent a quiet afternoon in the park
Afternoon
A conventional expression of greeting or farewell
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