I Have a Meeting at 10 AM – Meaning & Usage

Meaning 1：morning meeting at ten (I have a meeting at 10 AM)

I have a meeting at 10 AM 🔊

/aɪ hæv ə ˈmiːtɪŋ æt tɛn eɪ ɛm/

phr.

A common phrase used to inform someone that you have a pre-scheduled meeting at ten o'clock in the morning.

Digital calendar showing meeting at 10 AM with morning sunlight

morning meeting at ten 🔊

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/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ˈmiːtɪŋ æt tɛn/

phr.

A phrase used to state that you have a scheduled meeting at ten o'clock in the morning, often to decline invitations or indicate unavailability.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Phrase combining 'I have a meeting' (possession) with 'at 10 AM' (specific time).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a calendar alarm ringing at 10:00 AM, reminding you of your meeting.

📖 Example

My colleague asked if I wanted to grab a coffee, but I said, 'I have a meeting at 10 AM,' so I need to prepare for it now. 🔊 My colleague asked if I wanted to grab a coffee, but I said, 'I have a meeting at 10 AM,' so I need to prepare for it now.

🔗 Collocations

schedule a meeting at 10 AM – to arrange a meeting for ten in the morning

cancel a meeting at 10 AM – to call off a pre-scheduled meeting at ten

reschedule the 10 AM meeting – to change the time of the ten o'clock meeting

🔄 Synonyms

I have an appointment at ten (phr.) – A similar phrase indicating a scheduled engagement at ten o'clock.

I have a 10 o'clock meeting (phr.) – A direct synonym with the same meaning.

I'm in a meeting at 10 (phr.) – A more informal way to state the same commitment.

🚫 Antonyms

I'm free at 10 AM (phr.) – Indicates no meeting or commitment at that time.

I have no meeting at 10 (phr.) – Directly negates the existence of a meeting.

My schedule is open at 10 (phr.) – Shows availability at ten o'clock.

📖 Cultural Story

Common in business English to indicate a pre-scheduled commitment. The 12-hour clock with AM/PM is standard in American workplace communication.