English is a language that will never fail to surprise you. You might be wondering what is new this time that EnglishBix would be providing you. So here we come with all the abbreviations that makes our job easy.
These are the bit of codes (as they appear) or acronyms which will make the communication faster and more fun. It will help you to try to type at a faster pace on your slippery smartphone. You won’t be able to get away from them.
But before we move ahead let’s get to know what are some interesting facts regarding Abbreviations:
- These abbreviations are basically the shortened versions of words and sometimes it is the end of the period.
- For example, accommodation can be abbreviated as accomm.
- If you check the acronyms, then they are pronounceable and when you read them they are the names which are formed by using the first letter of the word in a phrase
- For example you can check – NASA as in National Aeronautical And Space Administration.
- If you are concerned about the initialization then it would be pronounced all letter by letter. For example you can check the words for UN – United Nation.
- What is the fun fact that it is usually added before the initialism but it is not the acronym. So it will be directly make sure that it is initializers.
Learn more about the difference between an Abbreviation and An Acronym.
List of Abbreviations Commonly Used in English for Faster Communication
We bring you some abbreviations that you’ll encounter often and that every English speaker should know.
1. The abbreviation – RSVP
It is basically a format that asks feedback or replies from the receivers. This word shows French origin and the words are ‘Respondez s’il Vous plait’.
This is the type of request or invitation which is send out during receptions, parties or weddings. These are sent out to get a reply so that the bride and host get to know how to make the arrangements.
2. The word specifies – ASAP – by the meaning – As soon as possible
You can understand it in a better way with some examples.
- Will you go to the hospital ASAP?
- You must read the newspaper ASAP so that you will know what to reply to.
3. The words – AM & PM: It means Before midday and after midday.
You would see a huge difference between the time 5 AM in the morning and 5PM in the evening and these little terms will have it all covered. But we cannot use this abbreviation if you are working with 24 hour time. So set your alarm correctly.
4. BRB – The abbreviation generally brings out as – Be Right Back
It is commonly used among friends or colleagues and it makes it perfect for the ends of the text. It helps to explain the situation when you are chatting to someone and suddenly you have something urgent which demands your attention. Then you could easily say BRB to the person and get back to them once your work is done.
For example:
You need not swear it just say the once your work is done. BRB.
5. CC and BCC: It is abbreviated as Carbon Copy or Blind Carbon Copy
It basically means that you are referring to the age of the mail and these terms are named from the analog years. It is the time when carbon papers were used to make multiple copies.
It is quick professional etiquette as to pass on the mail to all the members so that you can see who else has cited the email. But you need to be careful before you send out the mail to them.
6. The most common word in the English language – AKA. It means – Also Known As.
With this little beauty of the word, you can refer to someone or something by another name. It is often used for a nickname and sometimes it might sound like a cliche while referring to the persons.