A.m. Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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a.m.
a.m.
🇺🇸 /ˌeɪˈɛm/
Definition
Context #1 | Abbreviation
time
Ante meridiem (a.m.) refers to the period of time from midnight to noon. It is used to indicate the morning hours on a 12-hour clock.
Examples of usage
- It is currently 10 a.m., which means it is still morning.
- She has a meeting scheduled for 8 a.m. tomorrow.
- We have to leave by 11 a.m. to reach our destination on time.
Translations
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Quick facts about “a.m.”
A.m. is a 1-syllable abbreviation. It is pronounced /ˌeɪˈɛm/. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning and translations into 21 languages.
Origin of 'a.m.'
The Latin term 'ante meridiem' translates to 'before midday' in English. The concept of dividing the day into two 12-hour periods, a.m. and p.m., dates back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks. The use of a.m. became standardized in the modern era with the adoption of the 12-hour clock system.