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P.M.

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

After noon (in Latin, 'post' means after, and 'meridiem' is the accusative form of 'meridies', meaning midday)

Synonyms:

p.m.; post meridiem

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

postmeridian (after noon)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Between noon and midnight

Example:

let's meet at 8 P.M.

Synonyms:

P.M.; post meridiem

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain category:

Latin (any dialect of the language of ancient Rome)

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