ante meridiem

See also: antemeridiem

English

Alternative forms

• am, AM
• a.m.

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin ante (“before”) + merīdiem, accusative singular of merīdiēs (“noon, midday”).

Adverb

ante meridiem (not comparable)

1. before noon, in the morning.

Antonyms

• post meridiem