afternoons
adverb /ˌɑːf.təˈnuːnz/
/ˌæf.tɚ-/ mainly USDefinition
› every afternoon or on many afternoons: He works afternoons.Relating to regular periods of timeDays and times of day
(Definition of afternoons adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ly suffix (ADJECTIVE)
- annual adjective
- annum noun
- bi- prefix (TWICE)
- biannual adjective
- biennial adjective
- bimonthly adjective, adverb
- evenings adverb
- half-hourly adjective, adverb
- monthly adjective, adverb
- mornings adverb
- p.a. adverb
- p.c.m. adverb
- p.w.
- per annum adverb
- per calendar month adverb
- quarterly adjective, adverb
- season noun
- triennial adjective
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