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The definition of afternoon is the time between noon and evening.

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Going for a walk an hour before sunset is an example of an afternoon stroll.

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See afternoon in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the time of day from noon to evening
any period of beginning decline

adjective

of, in, or for the afternoon

See afternoon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The part of day from noon until sunset.
The latter part: in the afternoon of life.

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