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This even applies to English-speaking internet users. Recently, they actively discussed this topic on one of the social media platforms.
The debate gained momentum after an average user candidly wrote: “I might be called stupid for this, but what do AM and PM actually mean?”
This post was viewed over 21 million times, and numerous users responded, as reported by the Daily Mail.
One user’s guess was a true nonsense: “After midnight and before midnight.” Another wrote: “In my head, it’s like: morning and after morning.” And yet another openly admitted: “I’ve never thought about it and only pondered it today.”
Do you know what AM and PM mean?
The 24-hour day is divided into two 12-hour periods: AM and PM. AM is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase ante meridiem, which means the 12 hours from midnight to noon.
On the other hand, PM stands for post meridiem, meaning the 12 hours from noon to midnight.
It’s worth noting that people often complain about the confusion that arises when it comes to the 12th and 24th hours. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich explained that there are specific terms for them: noon, which refers to midday or 12:00, and midnight, which means midnight or 24:00.
Experts also suggested that to avoid such confusion, it’s better to use the phrases “12 PM” and “12 AM.” It’s that simple, right?
