AFTERNOON SUN collocation | meaning and examples of use (original) (raw)
collocation in English
meanings of afternoon and sun
afternoon
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/ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn/us
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/ˌæf.tɚˈnuːn/
the period that starts at about twelve o'clock or after the meal in the middle of the day and ends at about six o'clock or when the sun ...
sun
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/sʌn/us
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/sʌn/
the star that provides light and heat for the earth and around which the ...
Examples of afternoon sun
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The old shed, boundary wall and pergola create a sheltered corner exposed to the afternoon sun where herbs can thrive.
We then went into a committee room, a rather grand room in which a whole wall consisted of windows facing the afternoon sun.
More essentially, rooftops allow you to soak up some warm afternoon sun during the winter months.
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For the last 7 years it has been on a windy balcony with good light and 23 hours of afternoon sun.
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A two-hour rowing canoe trip is quite cheap, and is best undertaken in the evening or early morning to avoid the afternoon sun.
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A final moderating influence is the district's predominately eastern exposure which shades the district from the harsh afternoon sun.
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Lying on his back beneath the telescope, trained at the afternoon sun, he regained consciousness after a few minutes and continued his observations.
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The opening in the circular structure faces west and minimises direct penetration of heat and light from the afternoon sun into the building.
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The western face meta-sedimentary beds strike 120, 45 and, when fully illuminated by the afternoon sun, resemble overlapping flatirons.
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Close to the sea and catching afternoon sun, the bays are quite steep with the lower reaches having homes, many with spectacular harbour views.
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The geographic alignment of the tomb ascertains that the intense light of the afternoon sun lights up the temple with brilliant colour.
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Some relief from the hot afternoon sun in the inland valleys would provide the best results for growers.
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They are easily viewed after a heavy rain from the main travel road into the park, glistening from the reflection of the late afternoon sun.
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They can stay active even on the hottest of days, although they do tend to limit their activity during the heat of the afternoon sun.
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Like other large-leaved, fast-growing plants, they appreciate a little protection from the wind, as well as from the hottest afternoon sun.
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Its beach and exposed westerly view give it a fine outlook and afternoon sun.
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The afternoon sun was warm and as the villagers, suspects, and magistrates waited, bright shiny metallic green flies began to buzz around them in the village square.
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It also features strategies for creating an eco-friendly building such as using high-rise gardens to filter the afternoon sun, naturally-ventilated corridors and bringing daylight into the interaction areas.
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One theory about why this happens is, the afternoon sun is so intense it slows the growth on the exposed side, causing the plant to grow unevenly.
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