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Cinema dominated the Fife coalfield towns. We lived in Lochgelly, but my mum was caught up in Hollywood. She was in love with the style and glamour. Sometimes she would come with me to the cinema in the afternoons, and she would say things like, 'I wouldn't mind a peck with Gregory.'
Kenneth Cranham

Meaning of "afternoons" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFTERNOONS

afternoons  [ˌɑːftəˈnuːnz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFTERNOONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Afternoons is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES AFTERNOONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Afternoons

Afternoons is an Indie rock band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Started by Irving band members Steven Scott and Brian Canning as an afternoon recording project, Afternoons was informally created in 2006. Grammy Award winner Tom Biller joined as both recording engineer and record producer, also performing live with the group playing guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Classically trained opera singer Claire McKeown from the band Dirt Bird sung on the recordings and along with Biller, Scott, Canning and former Irving drummer Brent Turner, has performed live with the band since their first show. As the band developed and the focus of Irving members shifted to Afternoons, keyboardist Aaron Burrows of both Irving and Sea Wolf joined along with multi-instrumentalist Sam Johnson. Johnson had joined Irving on their European tour in 2007 after the departure of Sea Wolf founder Alex Church. Afternoons gained social relevance when in Spring of 2008 contemporary artist, graphic designer and illustrator Shepard Fairey took interest in the band, creating a poster campaign featuring the title of the band's first single "Say Yes.

Definition of afternoons in the English dictionary

The definition of afternoons in the dictionary is during the afternoon, esp regularly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFTERNOONS


Barnes
bɑːnz
Burns
bɜːnz
Clementines
ˈklɛmənˌtiːnz
eftsoons
ɛftˈsuːnz
Fiennes
fiːnz
greens
ɡriːnz
Grenadines
ˌɡrɛnəˈdiːnz
iTunes
ˈaɪˌtjuːnz
jeans
dʒiːnz
loons
luːnz
means
miːnz
microgreens
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡriːnz
pantaloons
ˌpæntəˈluːnz
Philippines
ˈfɪlɪˌpiːnz
Queens
kwiːnz
returns
rɪˈtɜːnz
sideburns
ˈsaɪdˌbɜːnz
smithereens
ˌsmɪðəˈriːnz
teens
tiːnz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFTERNOONS

afterimage
afterings
afterlife
aftermarket
aftermath
aftermost
afternoon
afternoon performance
afternoon session
afternoon tea
afterpain
afterpains
afterparty
afterpeak
afterpiece
afters
aftersensation
aftershaft
aftershave
aftershave balm

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFTERNOONS

British Cameroons
buttons
commons
communications
conditions
congratulations
connections
directions
Dragoons
French Cameroons
frequently asked questions
horizons
instructions
limitations
Lions
millions
monsoons
occasions
persons
relations

Synonyms and antonyms of afternoons in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «afternoons» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFTERNOONS

Find out the translation of afternoons to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of afternoons from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «afternoons» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下午
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tardes
570 millions of speakers

English

afternoons
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दोपहर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بعد الظهر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Во второй половине дня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tardes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিকেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

après-midi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Petang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

nachmittags
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

午後
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오후
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing wayah sore
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

buổi chiều
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மதிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुपारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

öğleden sonraları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pomeriggi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

po południu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

у другій половині дня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dupa-amieze
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απογεύματα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

middae
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

eftermiddagar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

middager
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of afternoons

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFTERNOONS»

The term «afternoons» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.403 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFTERNOONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about afternoons

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10 QUOTES WITH «AFTERNOONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word afternoons.
1
Barbara Cook
On Saturday afternoons, there was a film, of course, and then we did about four shows between the films. And I would do a tap dance, a little military tap.
2
Kenneth Cranham
Cinema dominated the Fife coalfield towns. We lived in Lochgelly, but my mum was caught up in Hollywood. She was in love with the style and glamour. Sometimes she would come with me to the cinema in the afternoons, and she would say things like, 'I wouldn't mind a peck with Gregory.'
3
Bill Dixon
If I produce it, I will stage it as a performance. A small audience will be invited; rehearsals of the sections will be done in the mornings, and those sections will be recorded in the afternoons.
4
Karen Finerman
I have spent much of my life where the boys are, first as a tomboy and then on Wall Street. Growing up, I loved every and any sport. I was frustrated by girls who didn't, so I spent most of my afternoons with the boys.
5
Jim Foglesong
We sang a lot of church music. We were very active Baptists. Supposedly, I started singing when I was being given a bath - at 14 months or something like that. My mother and dad both swore that was true, but I'm sure it wasn't very good... We always had the Metropolitan Opera on the radio on Saturday afternoons.
6
Dante Hall
My two favorite things about being a pro player are Sunday afternoons being able to excite many fans and the money because I get to treat my family and friends and myself to nice things.
7
Luke Harding
Strict shopping laws mean that most German shops close on Saturday afternoons, reopening only on Monday when everybody is back at work.
8
Robert Hass
There are moments when the body is as numinous as words, days that are the good flesh continuing. Such tenderness, those afternoons and evenings, saying blackberry, blackberry, blackberry.
9
Damon Hill
The sport would not survive today if drivers were being killed at the rate they were in the 1960s and '70s. It would have been taken off the air. It is beamed into people's living rooms on Sunday afternoons, with children watching.
10
Anthony Hopkins
I like the good life too much, I'm not good at going on stage night after night and on wet Wednesday afternoons.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFTERNOONS»

Discover the use of afternoons in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to afternoons and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Alabama Afternoons: Profiles and Conversations
Alabama Afternoons is a collection of portraits of many remarkable Alabamians, famous and obscure, profiled by award-winning journalist and novelist Roy Hoffman.
Roy Hoffman, 2011
2
Afternoons with Mr. Hogan
In Afternoons with Mr. Hogan, Jody Vasquez shares dozens of stories about Hogan, from the way he practiced, selected his clubs, and interacted with other star players to his little-known humor and generosity.
Jody Vasquez, 2005
3
Afternoons with Puppy: Inspirations from a Therapist and His ...
Afternoons with Puppy is a heartwarming account of dynamic relationships and outcomes involving a therapist, his therapy animals, and his patients over the course of almost two decades.
Aubrey H. Fine, Cynthia J. Eisen, 2008
4
Dancing on Sunday Afternoons
Linda Cardillo. “Whose brat was that? And who's sending you letters through him ?” “I won't know that until I open the letter, Peppino.” “Is this the reason Claudio hit you?” His hand tugged against mine. “It's none of your business. You're not my ...
Linda Cardillo, 2007
5
Saturday afternoons at the old Met: the Metropolitan Opera ...
In this first of three volumes, Paul Jackson begins a rich and detailed history of the early years of the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, bringing to life more than 200 recorded broadcasts.
Paul Jackson, 1992
6
Afternoons with Emily: A Novel
Drawing on letters, poems, and everything that is known about Dickinson's life, AFTERNOONS WITH EMILY is a vivid portrait of America's most famous poet, a coming-ofage story that spans the Civil War, and a tale of two brilliant women who ...
Rose MacMurray, 2009
7
Dogwood Afternoons
Dogwood Afternoons is the story of Andrew Mavis, a young race-car driver.
Kim Chapin, 1985
8
Jelleyman’s Thrown a Wobbly: Saturday Afternoons in Front of ...
The cult SkySports Soccer Saturday anchorman delivers a volley of entertaining and informative anecdotes about life in front of the videprinter.
Jeff Stelling, 2009
9
Afternoons
Using only the words that are necessary, these poems pay homage to the fragile force at the heart of their landscape.
Una Woods, 2006
10
Green Afternoons: Oregon Gardens to Visit
A convenient, detailed guide to over 70 beautiful gardens throughout Oregon and southwestern Washington.
Amy Houchen, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFTERNOONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term afternoons is used in the context of the following news items.
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The challenge of life's Sunday afternoons...
The majority of people perform well in a crisis when the spotlight is on them; it's on the Sunday afternoons of this life, when nobody is looking, ... «Coleraine Times, Jul 15»
2
Afternoons on 11: Hormone replacement therapy
ST. LOUIS (KPLR) – After a hysterectomy at 47, Dr. Kathy Maupin experienced dramatic shifts in her hormone levels. Seeking to save her ... «kplr11.com, Jul 15»
3
Scattered Storms Possible for the Next Several Afternoons
If you have outdoor plans the next several afternoons including the 4th of July, you will want to keep a close eye on radar. Scattered ... «TWC News, Jul 15»
4
Several hot afternoons and below-average rainfall predicted for July
SINGAPORE: Several warm afternoons with maximum temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius can be expected in the first half of July, ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
5
Each day in Kashmir is pleasant; when the sun shines or the nimbus …
We all are acquainted with the “Sunny afternoons and Rainy evenings”. Kashmir is no Chirapunji; it never was. So, why this peculiarity? «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
6
Swamp cooler less efficient during humid afternoons
Meteorologists are predicting triple digit heat all week long. But instead of the "dry" heat so many are accustomed to, the Northstate will be ... «KRCRTV.COM, Jun 15»
7
Slight chance for storms today, warm next few afternoons
THIS MORNING: There are a few showers and thunderstorms at the eastern edge of our area, close to U.S. 83. These are moving south. Some brief heavy rain is ... «MYfoxLUBBOCK.COM, Jun 15»
8
Storms possible most afternoons, evenings this week
In typical June fashion, we're looking at storm chances almost every afternoon and evening this week. The one exception, at is looks now, ... «KPHO Phoenix, Jun 15»
9
From Sunny afternoons to Rainy evenings
Each day in Kashmir is pleasant; when the sun shines or the nimbus overcast the Valley. Bringing in the best of everything, the climate of ... «Kashmir Images, Jun 15»
10
CYPRUS: BOCY caves in to union demands, afternoons abolished
The bank staff trade union ETYK's strong-arm tactics seem to have paid off as a new deal struck with the island's biggest lender – with others ... «Financial Mirror, Jun 15»

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