Definitions
- Referring to the time period between noon and evening. - Talking about a specific time of day, usually after lunch and before dinner. - Describing a relaxed and leisurely time of day, often associated with rest or recreation.
- Referring to the time period between noon and midnight. - Talking about a specific time of day, usually after 12 pm and before midnight. - Describing a formal or technical way of indicating time in the afternoon or evening.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the time period between noon and evening.
- 2Both are used to indicate a specific time of day.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both are commonly used in scheduling and time management.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Afternoon is a word while pm is an abbreviation.
- 2Usage: Afternoon is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while pm is typically used in formal or technical settings.
- 3Connotation: Afternoon has a more casual and relaxed connotation, while pm is more formal and technical.
- 4Precision: Pm is more precise in indicating a specific time of day, while afternoon can be less precise and more general.
Remember this!
Afternoon and pm both refer to the time period between noon and evening and are used to indicate a specific time of day. However, afternoon is a more versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while pm is a formal and technical abbreviation that is more precise in indicating a specific time of day.
