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02-11-2006, 05:46 PM
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I have a stupid question. My son wants to know what the AM and PM after a time mean.(ex. 7:00 am/ 7:00 pm), and I don't know the answer. Can anyone help me?
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02-11-2006, 05:53 PM
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After midnite/ pre-midnite? Just a guess. 
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02-11-2006, 05:59 PM
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AM is from ante meridiem (before noon) and PM is from post meridiem (after noon).
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02-11-2006, 08:47 PM
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LOL, My son just stood here as I explained it and made this goofy face for a few seconds, then in a monotone voice said "I don't get it". Oh well, such is the work of a mom. Thanks for the answer Margo and susane. Karmabella and T2S, I hope you get it and it wasn't all for naught. lol
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02-11-2006, 08:52 PM
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Before noon and after noon said in scientific talk *LOL* Ante/Post
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02-12-2006, 04:40 AM
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AM abbreviation ante meridiem PM abbreviation post meridiem Main Entry: an·te me·ri·di·em Pronunciation: "an-ti-m&-'ri-dE-&m, -dE-"em Function: adjective Etymology: Latin Date: 1563 Meaning: being before noon Abbreviation a.m. Main Entry: post me·ri·di·em Pronunciation: -m&-'ri-dE-&m, -"em Function: adjective Etymology: Latin Date: 1647 Meaning: being after noon Abbreviation p.m. Yup this is what I found too boy are we a clever lot! its good to learn something new everyday!!! |
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02-12-2006, 08:15 AM
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Margo............... You stole my answer!
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02-12-2006, 10:00 AM
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You might tell your son that in almost all other countries and in the military a 24 hour clock is used to avoid the confusion. If you say it is 6 o'clock in Germany that means in the morning (am) but six o'clock at night would be the 18th hour/1800 (eighteen hundred) hours military.
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