Pm

Pronunciation: /piː ɛm/

Definitions of pm

noun abbreviation for post meridiem, referring to the time between noon and midnight

Example Sentences

A1 I have a meeting at 3 pm.

A2 Let's meet at the park at 5 pm.

B1 The store closes at 8 pm.

B2 The concert starts at 7 pm sharp.

C1 The business conference will be held at 2 pm tomorrow.

C2 The film screening is scheduled for 10 pm tonight.

Examples of pm in a Sentence

formal The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm.

informal Let's meet at 3 pm for coffee.

slang I'll catch you at 5 pm, cool?

figurative The sun sets at around 7 pm during this time of year.

Grammatical Forms of pm

• past tense: pmed
• plural: pms
• comparative: more pm
• superlative: most pm
• present tense: pm
• future tense: will pm
• perfect tense: have pmed
• continuous tense: am pming
• singular: pm
• positive degree: pm
• infinitive: to pm
• gerund: pming
• participle: pmed

Origin and Evolution of pm

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The abbreviation 'pm' originated from the Latin phrase 'post meridiem' which means 'after midday'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'pm' has been used since the 17th century to indicate time in the afternoon, following the 12-hour clock system. It has become a standard abbreviation in English and is widely used in scheduling and timekeeping.