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p.m.

/piːˈɛm/
Meanings
  • abbreviation

    abbreviation for 'post meridiem', meaning 'after midday' in Latin

Pronunciation
  1. /piːˈɛm/



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  2. /piːˈɛm/



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Antonyms

a.m. , forenoon
Synonyms

afternoon
Variants
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pm , Pm , PM , PMs , p.m. , p.m.s , pms , 12 p.m.
Etymology
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derived from the Latin phrase 'post meridiem', which translates to 'after midday'

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  1. The abbreviation 'p.m.' is often displayed with a small circle or dot above the 'm'. This is known as a 'superior dot' or 'macron'. It is used to distinguish the 'm' from the 'n' in the word 'six' when written in numerals (6 p.m.).

  2. In some countries, 'p.m.' is written as 'p.d.' (post die), and 'a.m.' as 'a.d.' (ante die).

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  1. a.m.: abbreviation for 'ante meridiem', meaning 'before midday' in Latin

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In military and naval contexts, 'p.m.' is used to denote hours after midday. In civilian life, it is often used in conjunction with 'a.m.' (ante meridiem) to denote hours before midday.

How to Memorize "p.m."

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    - To remember that 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem', you could associate it with the phrase 'p is after m'. This can help you remember that 'p.m.' represents hours after midday.

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