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A.M.
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A quick definition of A.M.:
Term: A.M.
Definition: A.M. stands for "Ante Meridiem," which is a Latin phrase that means "before noon." It is used to refer to the time of day from midnight until noon. So, if it is 10:00 a.m., that means it is 10 o'clock in the morning.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: A.M.
Definition: A.M. is an abbreviation for "ante meridiem," which means "before noon" in Latin. It is used to indicate the time between midnight and noon.
Examples:
- 6:00 a.m. - This means it is six o'clock in the morning.
- 11:30 a.m. - This means it is half past eleven in the morning.
The examples illustrate that A.M. is used to indicate the time before noon. When we see A.M. after a time, we know that it is in the morning. For example, 6:00 a.m. means it is six o'clock in the morning.