Pronunciation

/aɪ.ˈɛm/

Definitions

• Abbreviation: Abbreviation for “ante meridiem,” which is Latin for “before midday.” It is commonly used to denote the time of day, specifically 12:00 AM.

Usage

• Noun: In the context of time, it is a noun referring to the period from midnight to noon. Example: “The meeting starts at 9 a.m.”
• Adjective: Occasionally used as an adjective to describe something happening before midday. Example: “The morning jog usually begins at 6 a.m.”

Phrases

• “Meet you at 8 a.m.” to schedule a morning appointment.
• “Starting work at 9 a.m.” to indicate the beginning of a daily routine.
• “It’s already past noon, but I still have an hour left of a.m.”

Example Sentences

• “I usually wake up at 6 a.m. to catch the sunrise.”
• “The school day officially starts at 8 a.m.”
• “We’ll discuss the project during our morning a.m. meeting.”

Synonyms

• AM (abbreviation, not a word)
• Morning
• Early hours
• Ante meridiem (Latin term)