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[ ˈā-ˌem]

noun

[ˈā-ˌem]

Definition of AM (Entry 4 of 5)

: a broadcasting system using amplitude modulation
also : a radio receiver of such a system

First Known Use of am

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for am

Middle English, from Old English eom; akin to Old Norse em am, Latin sum, Greek eimi

Noun

amplitude modulation

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Synonyms & Antonyms of be

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 to have life

stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"

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move

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2 to occupy a place or location

we'll be there waiting for you

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await,
wait

post,
station

dwell,
reside

3 to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes

our school's football team is first in its division

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seed

count

4 to take place

the party is next Saturday

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intervene

Phrases Synonymous with be

come to pass

be (to)

verb (2)

Synonyms of be (to) (Entry 2 of 2)

to behave toward in a stated way

you need to be nice to your brother

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Phrases Synonymous with be (to)

do by

More Definitions foram

noun

English Language Learners Definition of AM

: a system for sending radio signals in which the height of a radio wave is changed in order to send information in the form of sound

Kids Definition of am

present tense first person singular of be

Am.

abbreviation

Kids Definition of Am.

1 America

2 American

a.m.

abbreviation

variants: or A.M.

Kids Definition of a.m.

before noon

Hint: The abbreviation a.m. is short for the Latin phrase ante meridiem, which means “before noon.”

symbol

Medical Definition of Am

(Entry 1 of 2)

americium

abbreviation

Medical Definition of AM (Entry 2 of 2)

1 [Latin ante meridiem] before noon

2 [Medieval Latin Artium Magister] master of arts