I took a nap in the afternoon.

Meaning: This means to take a short sleep during the time between noon and evening.

Choice of Words: Nap is a short sleep, typically taken during the day. Afternoon is the time between noon and evening.

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I slept for a bit in the middle of the day.

Meaning: This means you had a short sleep during the afternoon. It's like saying, I took a nap in the afternoon.

Choice of Words: Slept means to close your eyes and rest. For a bit means for a short time. Middle of the day means the afternoon. When you put them together, "I slept for a bit in the middle of the day" means you had a short sleep during the afternoon.

I had a little snooze after lunch.

Meaning: This means you had a short sleep during the afternoon. It's like saying, I took a nap in the afternoon.

Choice of Words: Snooze means to sleep for a short time. After lunch means the time of day after you have eaten lunch. When you put them together, "I had a little snooze after lunch" means you had a short sleep during the afternoon.

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