Afternoon:
Afternoon is the time of day between noon and evening. It usually starts from 12:00’o clock pm to 5:60 or 6:00’o clock pm. It ends at the close of the business day.
Evening:
Evening is the time period of the day between afternoon and night. It usually starts from 5:30 or 6:00’o clock pm to 8:00’o clock pm. It usually ends when people go the bed.
Differences:
| Basis | Afternoon | Evening |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
The time from noon or lunchtime to evening. | The period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 pm to bedtime. |
| Synonyms | Teatime, cocktail hour, siesta | Close, dark, dusk, nightfall and twilight |
| Antonyms | Darkness, beginning, duration, dawn, sun rise | Sunrise, morning and daybreak |
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| Word origin | The word afternoon was originated in the 13th century. | The word evening was originated before 12th century from Middle English. |
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