pm

Meanings

• noun

  abbreviation for 'post meridiem' in Latin, meaning 'in the afternoon'

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Antonyms

a.m. , forenoon

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Synonyms

afternoon

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Variants

List of all variants of pm that leads to same result
pm , Pm , PM , PMs , p.m. , p.m.s , pms , 12 p.m.

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin words 'post' meaning 'after' and 'meridiem' meaning 'midday'. It is used to denote the period of the day that starts at 12 noon and ends at midnight.

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Trivia

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1. The abbreviation 'PM' is often used in medicine to refer to the right side of the body.

2. In the military, 'PM' stands for 'parade march'.

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Related Concepts

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1. am: abbreviation for 'ante meridiem' in Latin, meaning 'before midday'. Together with 'pm', they form the 12-hour clock system.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'pm' is often used as a time indicator, particularly in diaries, calendars, and schedules. It has no significant cultural or historical significance beyond its use as a time indicator.

How to Memorize "pm"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock with the 12 hour mark indicating 'pm'. Imagine the sun setting behind the clock, indicating the start of the afternoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'pm' with the afternoon and the sun setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Make Up Midnight' to remember that 'pm' stands for 'post meridiem' and refers to the afternoon.

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