ante meridiem

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Antonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative forms

• am, AM
• a.m.

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Adverb

ante meridiem (not comparable)

1. before noon, in the morning.

[edit] Antonyms

• post meridiem