Pronunciation

/pɪˈɑːm/

Definitions

• Noun: Abbreviation for “post meridiem,” which is the period of the day following noon, commonly used to denote 12:00 PM in a 24-hour clock format. For example: “The meeting starts at 2:00 P.M.”
• Adjective: Short for “post meridiem,” it can be used to describe something happening after midday. For example: “The event is scheduled for a P.M. slot.”

Phrases

• “Meet me at 3 P.M.” is a common way to specify an afternoon appointment.
• “P.M. stands for ‘afternoon/evening.’”
• “It’s now 5 P.M., so we should wrap up soon.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The office closes at 5 P.M. today.”
• Adjective: “The party runs from noon until late P.M.”

Synonyms

• None (as it’s primarily an abbreviation and not a standalone word with synonyms)

Note: The “adjective” definition and examples are less common, as P.M. is primarily used as a noun in this context. However, it can function as an adjective when specifying a time slot.