ante meridiem

See also: antemeridiem

English

Alternative forms

am, AM
a.m.

Etymology

From Latin ante (“before”) + merīdiem, accusative singular of merīdiēs (“noon, midday”).

Adverb

ante meridiem (not comparable)

before noon, in the morning.

Antonyms

post meridiem

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