What does “PM” mean?
- 1
adverbafter midday; used after a time between 12 noon and midnight
The store closes at 9 PM.
- 2
nounshort for prime minister
The PM spoke to reporters this morning.
PM at a glance
- Part of speech
- adverb & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˌpiˈɛm/ · pee-EM
How to use “PM” correctly
Don’t use “PM” with “in the evening” or “o’clock”: say “8 PM” or “8 in the evening”, not “8 PM in the evening”. 12 PM means noon.
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- AM
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