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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

  

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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.

— Mister Micawber

  • 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.
  • For instance: ' I can't sleep in the afternoon tomorrow, because I have an appointment at 2PM.
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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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