Am — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

abbreviation symbol noun verb phrase /ˈā-ˌem/

Meaning & Definition of Am

Am (abbreviation)

  1. America; American
  2. airmail
  3. air marshall
  4. Air Medal
  5. in the year of the world —often printed in small capitals
  6. ante meridiem

Am (symbol)

  1. americium

Am (noun)

  1. a broadcasting system using amplitude modulation; also, a radio receiver of such a system

Am (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have life

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

  2. to occupy a place or location

    "we'll be there waiting for you"

    similar: bear, lie, sit, stand
  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"

    similar: grade, place, rank, rate, stand
  4. to take place

    "the party is next Saturday"

  5. to behave toward in a stated way

    "you need to be nice to your brother"

Am (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come or be together as friends

    "If you could be friends with any famous person, past or present, who would you pick?"

  2. to be cautious of or on guard against

    "After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines."

    "The public should remain vigilant and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity."

  3. to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty

    "They were out of breath after their five-mile run."

  4. to show partiality toward

    "My girlfriend likes thrillers, but I myself am partial to comedies."

  5. to take pleasure in

    "They are both partial to weekend camping trips."

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Am

The most common words with a similar meaning to Am:

Slang: go down

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Am

Words with the opposite meaning of Am:

Near Antonyms of Am

Origin & Etymology of Am

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

First known use: 1939

Words & Phrases Containing Am

Frequently Asked Questions about Am

What does "Am" mean?

"Am" means America; American. As an an abbreviation, a symbol, a noun, a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: America; American. It has 10 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Am"?

Other words for "Am" include breathe, exist, live, subsist, bear, lie, sit and stand. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Am" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Am"?

There are 249 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Am". Common alternatives include breathe, exist, live, subsist, bear, lie, sit, stand, grade and place.

What is the opposite of "Am"?

Antonyms of "Am" include depart, die, expire, pass away, perish and succumb. Near antonyms include disappear, evaporate, vanish and cease.

How do you use "Am" in a sentence?

Examples of "Am" in a sentence: "stories that begin with the familiar line once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"; "we'll be there waiting for you"; "our school's football team is first in its division".

Is "Am" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Am" can be used as an abbreviation, a symbol, a noun, a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Am"?

"Am" is pronounced /ˈā-ˌem/.

What is the origin of the word "Am"?

"Am" comes from Middle English, from Old English eom; akin to Old Norse em am, Latin sum, Greek eimi. First known use: 1939.