Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
At afternoon vs afternoons
Hi
Are all of these natural and do they carry the same meaning?
I can't sleep afternoons.
I can't sleep during the afternoon.
I can't sleep in the afternoon.
Thanks,
Tom
Top answer
Mr. Tom Are all of these natural and do they carry the same meaning? Yes, unless the last 2 refer to a specific afternoon under discussion.
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Mr. TomAre all of these natural and do they carry the same meaning?
Yes, unless the last 2 refer to a specific afternoon under discussion.
For instance: 'I can't sleep in the afternoon tomorrow, because I have an appointment at 2PM.'
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