Another Word For Pm

Meaning

The abbreviation "pm" generally stands for "post meridiem" in Latin, which translates to "after noon." It is used to indicate the time of day from 12:00 noon until 11:59 at night in the 12-hour clock system. For example, if it is 3:00 pm, it means three hours after noon.

Synonyms

• Afternoon
• Evening (in informal contexts)

Antonyms

• am (ante meridiem)

Etymology

"pm" comes from the Latin phrase "post meridiem," where "post" means "after" and "meridiem" means "midday" or "noon."

Examples

1. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm.
2. I usually have lunch around 1:00 pm.
3. The concert starts at 7:30 pm, so we should leave by 6:00 pm to find parking.