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it was afternoon time vs it was time of afternoon

Both phrases are correct, but 'it was afternoon time' is more commonly used in English. The second phrase, 'it was time of afternoon,' is less common and sounds a bit awkward.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1098 views

it was afternoon time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific time in the afternoon.

Examples:

  • It was afternoon time when we arrived at the park.
  • She called me during afternoon time.
  • Let's meet at afternoon time tomorrow.
  • We usually have tea at afternoon time.
  • The event is scheduled for afternoon time.
  • Never mind, it was afternoon. Time to go see Hitler. Just the day before, May 1, 1934, under a brilliant, cloudless sky, Mooney, president of the General Motors ...
  • Jul 9, 2015 ... It was afternoon time of a very hot summer day. A crow was roaming in search of water to quench its thirst. After a long search, the crow finally ...
  • May 14, 2007 ... Never mind, it was afternoon. Time to go see Hitler. Just the day before, May 1, 1934, under a brilliant, cloudless sky, Mooney, president of the ...
  • May 5, 2007 ... Never mind, it was afternoon. Time to go see Hitler. Just the day before, May 1, 1934, under a brilliant, cloudless sky, Mooney, president of the ...

Alternatives:

  • it was the afternoon
  • it was the time in the afternoon
  • it was the time of day in the afternoon
  • it was the time during the afternoon
  • it was the time of the day in the afternoon

it was time of afternoon

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can also be used to refer to a specific time in the afternoon, but it sounds a bit awkward compared to the first phrase.
  • Sep 22, 2003 ... It was time of afternoon prayers, when I reached the mosque for prayers Bosnian Murabbi Medhat was leading the prayers and was in sujood.

Alternatives:

  • it was the time of the afternoon
  • it was the time during the afternoon
  • it was the time in the afternoon
  • it was the time of day in the afternoon
  • it was the time of the day in the afternoon

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