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post meridiem
[pohst muh-rid-ee-uhm, -em]
adverb
after noon.
post meridiem
/ ˈpəʊst məˈrɪdɪəm /
the full form of p.m.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of post meridiem1
First recorded in 1645–50
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Word History and Origins
Origin of post meridiem1
C17: Latin: after noon
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Example Sentences
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“That’s where we get the terms a.m. and p.m. - ante meridiem, before the meridian, and post meridiem, after the meridian.”
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“That’s where we get the terms a.m. and p.m. — ante meridiem, before the meridian, and post meridiem, after the meridian.”
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I wish all hours were post meridiem," Said Tom; "so that I were well rid of 'm.
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March 26th, my Lord sent one of his secretaries with answer to my letter, and with offer and promys of all where he can pleasure me, circa 5 post meridiem.
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