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Rule "after noon (afternoon)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: after noon (afternoon)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>afternoon</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afternoon
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I will have lunch in the after noon.
    Correction suggestion: afternoon
  • It was the best after noon of the week.
    Correction suggestion: afternoon
  • Have a great after noon!
    Correction suggestion: afternoon
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He came a little after noon.
ID: AFTER_NOON [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)