Which one is correct?
"tomorrow early afternoon" or "early afternoon tomorrow"?

Question

Which one is correct?
"tomorrow early afternoon" or "early afternoon tomorrow"?

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This phrase is used to refer to the early afternoon of the next day.

Examples:

Let's meet tomorrow early afternoon to discuss the project.
The package is scheduled for delivery tomorrow early afternoon.

Alternatives:

early afternoon tomorrow
early afternoon the next day
early afternoon on the following day
early afternoon the day after
early afternoon on the morrow

This phrase is used to refer to tomorrow's early afternoon.

Examples:

I have a meeting scheduled for early afternoon tomorrow.
We will leave for the trip in the early afternoon tomorrow.

Alternatives:

tomorrow early afternoon
the next day early afternoon
on the following day early afternoon
the day after early afternoon
on the morrow early afternoon

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to give to the time of day. 'Tomorrow early afternoon' emphasizes that the event will happen in the early afternoon of the next day, while 'early afternoon tomorrow' puts more emphasis on the fact that the event will happen tomorrow, during the early afternoon.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024