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an afternoon vs a afternoon

The correct phrase is 'an afternoon.' 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
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Last updated: August 22, 2024 • 26667 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"an afternoon"

Use 'an afternoon' when referring to a specific afternoon. The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Examples:

  • I'll see you in an afternoon.
  • She spent an afternoon reading in the park.
  • Feb 1, 2013 ... Growing up in New York City, the honorable Mayor Edward Irving Koch was a big part of my life. This is an afternoon I spent with him for House & Garden back in ...
  • Day Trippers: An Afternoon in Ghent. Hilary. 8 years ago. #gravensteencastle. Determined to see as much as I could during our visit to Belgium, we chose ...
  • Apr 19, 2023 ... Here's how to spend an afternoon in Dublin spending time in the city's iconic Temple Bar district, visiting a cathedral, and eating a ...
  • Mar 27, 2017 ... 73K likes, 2703 comments - therealalfonsoribeiro on March 27, 2017: "Always amazing to spend an afternoon with my Fresh Prince family.
  • Dec 31, 2007 ... Hello, everyone! The other night a friend asked me if "We had an afternoon tea" was good. I thought it should be "We had afternoon tea".
  • Apr 7, 2024 ... Join us for an afternoon with master practitioner Kaoru Kakizakai – an internationally renowned player and teacher of shakuhachi.
  • Experience this legendary violinist in an afternoon all his own as he closes Strad Fest with a spectacular display of talent.
  • Just an Afternoon Ride. Tales from the Range. 9/1/2003. Just An Afternoon Ride. Story and photos by Derek Turner. Bear Creek Trail (#692) starts off looking ...
  • An Afternoon: Directed by Søren Green. With Ulrik Windfeldt-Schmidt, Jacob Ottensten. Mathias is in love with Frederik, but is he ready to make his move?
  • An Afternoon on Franklin Falls Road. Matt Young|May 23, 2013. On the opposite side of Whiteface from the quiet community of Wilmington there is a stretch of ...

Alternatives:

  • one afternoon
  • that afternoon
  • this afternoon
  • the afternoon
  • every afternoon

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"a afternoon"

  • Sep 25, 2024 ... Had a afternoon free, decided to grind some artifacts, crazy how much Heavy/Melter just breezes through Ruthless. · Comments Section · Community ...
  • Oct 28, 2022 ... 6846 likes, 29 comments - alanarblanchard on October 28, 2022: "A afternoon picking avocados. @cariuma is giving you guys 15% off when you ...
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... CFA L3 Mock A - Afternoon Session - Q8 C - Trading - Implementation Shortfall. Level 3 · r/CFA - CFA L3 Mock A - Afternoon Session - Q8 C - ...
  • Jun 4, 2024 ... 3942 likes, 32 comments - cierahudson on June 4, 2024: "Truly nothing like a afternoon Summertime walk.✨".
  • Apr 1, 2012 ... is there a afternoon place for tea in Epcot?” Sheri, There is a great Twining tea store (known as the Tea Caddy) in the United Kingdom ...
  • Aug 6, 2008 ... I realize that a afternoon is not much time, but we would like to stop instead of just driving by. Thank you for your help!
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... A afternoon with the Wizard Mister De Funghi Traveliart on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/traveliart/art/A-afternoon-with-the-Wizard ...
  • Jul 8, 2011 ... A afternoon and evening in Pawleys... · 1) Hammock Shops: Don't expect to travel to Pawleys for great shopping, but the shops here are charming.
  • Dec 4, 2020 ... The sad results of a afternoon at the dump. It left us with some ethical questions. What is the right thing to do? Plan was TNR.

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