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P.M.

P.M.

1.0
The time from noon until midnight used in 12-hour clock times
  • noun
  • /piː ɛm/
translation icon : p.m.
  • Most stores close by 8 P.M. on weekdays.

Examples

  • The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M..

  • Please arrive by 5:30 P.M..

  • Please submit your assignments before 11:59 P.M. tonight to be considered on time.

  • The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. in the conference room.

  • The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. in the conference room.

  • Please submit your assignments before 11:59 P.M. tonight to be considered on time.

  • Most stores close by 8 P.M. on weekdays.

Synonyms

PM
vsP.M.
1.0

Shows time between noon and midnight

is the punctuated capitalized form often used in formal writing
pm
vsP.M.
1.0

After noon and before midnight on a 12-hour clock

is the punctuated capitalized form indicating midday to midnight
PM
vsP.M.
1.0

The time between noon and midnight used for clock times

is the punctuated variant used to mark times after midday
p.m.
vsP.M.
1.0

The time from noon until midnight used for times after 12:00

is the punctuated capital form used in formal time writing
post meridiem
vsP.M.
5.3

The time from noon to midnight

is the common abbreviated punctuated form used in ordinary writing

Compounds

p.m.
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The time from noon until midnight used for times after 12:00

Surface Forms

P.M. singular
P.M.s plural

Etymology

P.M. comes from the Latin words post and meridiem, meaning 'after' and 'midday', and you can think of post like in postpone meaning 'after'. So P.M. names the time 'after midday', the period from noon until midnight.