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P.m. Meaning for Kids

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What Does P.m. Mean?

Adverb

  • It means after noon. We use it to show that the time is in the afternoon or evening, like 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.

P.m. — Full Explanation

p.m. means 'post meridiem' which is a fancy way of saying the time after noon. So, if it's 3 p.m., it means it's 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

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P.m. Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बाद दोपहर (baad dopahar)

baad dopahar

रात (raat)

raat

शाम (shaam)

shaam

kannada
ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ (Madhyāhna)

Madhyāhna

ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ 3 (Madhyāhna 3)

Madhyāhna 3

ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ (Madhyāhna)

Madhyāhna

bengali
বিকেল (bikel)

bikel

বিকেল (bikel)

bikel

সন্ধ্যা (shondhya)

shondhya

P.m. Synonyms

afternoon

P.m. Antonyms

a.m. forenoon

P.m. in Sentences

  • The movie starts at 5 p.m.
  • I have soccer practice at 4 p.m.
  • My friend comes over at 3 p.m.
  • We have lunch at 12 p.m.
  • The store closes at 9 p.m.

P.m. Story for Kids

AfternoonAdventures Await in the

It's a sunny afternoon, and the clock ticks closer to p.m.! What does p.m. mean? It’s the time when the sun starts to set and the stars come out to play!

imagination soar!Imagine all the fun you can have after school. You might ride your bike, play games with friends, or even help your family with dinner. P.m. is the perfect time to let your

So, what adventures will you embark on when the clock strikes p.m.? Remember, every minute is a chance for fun!

Frequently Asked Questions About P.m.

What does 'p.m.' mean?
'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' which is a Latin term meaning 'after midday'. It is used to refer to the time from noon until midnight.
How do you pronounce 'p.m.'?
You pronounce 'p.m.' as 'pee em'.
What is the origin of the term 'p.m.'?
The term 'p.m.' comes from Latin, where 'post meridiem' means 'after midday'. It has been used for many years to help tell time.
What is the meaning of 'p.m.' in Hindi?
The word 'p.m.' in Hindi is 'दोपहर' (Dopahar).

Facts & Quotes About P.m.

Fact: P.M. stands for 'post meridiem,' which means 'after noon' in Latin. It tells us the time from 12:00 noon to 11:59 at night!
Proverb: Time flies, but memories last. (This means that time goes quickly, but the good times we remember stay with us forever.)
Quote: "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." - William Penn