a.m.

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Word: a.m.

Definition:

The term "a.m." stands for "ante meridiem," which is Latin for "before midday." In everyday English, it is used to refer to the time from midnight (12:00 a.m.) until just before noon (11:59 a.m.).

Usage Instructions:

• As an adverb: "a.m." is used to specify a time in the morning. It is often written after the time to show that it is before noon.
• As an adjective: You can also use "a.m." to describe something that happens in the morning.

Examples:

1. Adverb Usage: "Let's meet at 11 a.m." (This means you will meet at 11 o'clock in the morning.)
2. Adjective Usage: "The a.m. train leaves at 7:30." (This means the train leaves in the morning.)

Advanced Usage:

• When writing in formal contexts, always use "a.m." in lowercase with a period after each letter. In more casual writing, it may sometimes be written as "AM" or "am."
• It's common to use "a.m." in schedules, timetables, and formal invitations.

Word Variants:

• p.m.: This stands for "post meridiem," meaning "after midday." It refers to the time from noon (12:00 p.m.) until just before midnight (11:59 p.m.).

Different Meanings:

• In timekeeping, "a.m." strictly refers to the morning hours.
• "a.m." does not have other meanings outside this context.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "a.m.," but you can use phrases like "in the morning" to convey the same idea.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "a.m.," but you might hear phrases like "bright and early," which means very early in the morning.

Summary:

• "a.m." is a helpful abbreviation to indicate morning times.

Academic

Adverb

1. before noon
   • let's meet at 11 A.M.

Adjective

1. before noon

Synonyms

• ante meridiem
• A.M.