{"id":148328,"date":"2024-03-19T09:36:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T13:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/english-abbreviations\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:27:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T19:27:21","slug":"english-abbreviations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/english-abbreviations\/","title":{"rendered":"English Abbreviations: What They Are, How They Work and Common Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there is one kind of word that you will always be learning in English, it would be an <strong><em>abbreviation<\/em> (a shorter version of a word or phrase, normally two to four letters).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are hundreds of English abbreviations that people use every day, both in professional (formal) moments and casual (informal) moments. A\u00a0new abbreviation can be made every week or month.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an easy guide to discover how abbreviations work and some of the most common abbreviations you should learn.<\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How Do Abbreviations Work in English?<\/h2>\n<p>You can have an abbreviation for one word or a collection of words.<\/p>\n<p>They can be made by taking the first and or last letters of a word, or the first letter of all the words in a phrase.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>M<\/strong>iste<strong>r<\/strong> = Mr.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I<\/strong>nternational <strong>B<\/strong>usiness <strong>M<\/strong>achines Corporation = IBM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some abbreviations end with a period (.). Some do not. A period can help show that you are writing an abbreviation and not a full word, but sometimes, it is not needed.<\/p>\n<p>But when an abbreviation does end in a period, that does not mean that you will start a new sentence.<\/p>\n<p>The period is just a part of the abbreviation that makes it clear that the word is a shortened version.<\/p>\n<p>There is also something called an acronym, which is a type of abbreviation. Acronyms are specifically for phrases, and you make an acronym from the initials (first letters of the words) in that phrase.<\/p>\n<p>An abbreviation like IBM could be seen as an acronym, but most of the time, acronyms are pronounced like one actual word.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>N<\/strong>ational <strong>A<\/strong>eronautics and <strong>S<\/strong>pace <strong>A<\/strong>dministration = NASA, pronounced &#8220;na-suh&#8221; and not &#8220;en-ay-ess-ay&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ra<\/strong>dio <strong>d<\/strong>etection <strong>a<\/strong>nd <strong>r<\/strong>anging = RADAR, pronounced &#8220;ray-dar&#8221; and not &#8220;ar-ay-dee-ay-ar&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Most Common English Abbreviations<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/white-wedding-balloon.-word-MRS-and-MR..jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/white-wedding-balloon.-word-MRS-and-MR..jpg\" alt=\"common english abbreviations\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These abbreviations are used all the time. It is possible that you will see or hear some of them at least once in a day.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Mr. \u2014 Mister<\/h3>\n<p>When you want to be polite or respectful to a man, you would call him &#8220;Mister (name).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr. is the abbreviation for that, and you should write the first or last name of the man right after it.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t usually say or write Mr. when you are with your friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Mr. Brown! Thank you for coming to meet me.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Ms. \u2014 Miss<\/h3>\n<p>When you want to be polite or respectful to a woman, especially if she is young or unmarried, then you would say &#8220;Miss (name).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ms. is the abbreviation for that, and you would add the first or last name of the lady after it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Hello, Ms. Smith! How are you today?<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Mrs. \u2014 Missus<\/h3>\n<p>When you want to be polite or respectful to a woman who is older or married, then you would use &#8220;Missus (name).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. is the abbreviation for that\u2013the &#8220;r&#8221; comes from the word &#8220;mistress,&#8221; which is where &#8220;missus&#8221; comes from.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Mr. Gray, please tell Mrs. Gray that I hope she is doing well.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. DOB \u2014 date of birth<\/h3>\n<p>This is pronounced &#8220;dee-oh-bee.&#8221; You will see this abbreviation often on important official documents.<\/p>\n<p>You may also hear someone ask about your DOB whenever they want to get personal information from you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Tell me your name, DOB and hometown.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5.  ID \u2014 identification<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced as &#8220;eye-dee.&#8221; Like with DOB, you may be asked to provide an ID for any official business or when you are going to a place that does not allow younger people in.<\/p>\n<p>Your ID is usually a type of license that has a picture of you on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Show your ID to the security guard.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. TBA \u2014 to be announced<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;tee-bee-ay.&#8221; TBA is used for announcements or notices that have not been decided yet.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the guests that will show up at a concert can be labeled TBA, and you may find out who they are closer to the concert date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>The schedule for the meeting is TBA, and you will find out soon.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. FAQ \u2014 frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;eff-ay-cue.&#8221; You will see the abbreviation FAQ all the time on websites for events, programs, classes and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Under the FAQ heading, you will see common questions asked about whatever is being described plus answers to them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Please check the FAQ before you email me any questions!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. Q&amp;A \u2014 questions and answers<\/h3>\n<p>Usually in meetings, there is a specific time in which people can ask questions to a person or a group.<\/p>\n<p>This is known as a Q&amp;A session. Most times, the Q&amp;A is open for everyone around.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>The Q&amp;A will start soon, so please start lining up at the microphone!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. N\/A \u2014 not available<\/h3>\n<p>This abbreviation is used to describe something that is not around.<\/p>\n<p>It is also used when you don\u2019t have any information to share about something\u2014for example, if a document asks you to write down any allergies you have, and you don\u2019t have any, you can just write N\/A.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Sorry, but customer service is currently N\/A. Please try again later.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. AKA \u2014 also known as<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;ay-kay-ay.&#8221; This abbreviation is used to describe another way to call or name something.<\/p>\n<p>It is usually to introduce nicknames or less known titles. You can use it for both people and objects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>This is John, AKA the nicest guy in class!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>11. DIY \u2014 do it yourself<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;dee-eye-why.&#8221; This abbreviation describes any activity that is meant to be done by yourself, and usually, it is something easy to do.<\/p>\n<p>The Internet is full of DIY guides and videos that show you how to make things without any professional help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>This DIY guide on how to make a coffee table is so easy to follow.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. POV \u2014 point of view<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;pee-oh-vee.&#8221; A point of view can describe a specific person\u2019s thoughts or attitude.<\/p>\n<p>It can also be used to describe an actual point in which you can see something, as if you were working with a camera.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>In my POV, I think that deal sounds pretty fair, but you probably think differently.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>13. ASAP \u2014 as soon as possible<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;ay-sap.&#8221; This abbreviation tells someone to do something quickly or as soon as they can, sometimes because there is an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>It is commonly spoken and written in both professional and casual situations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Please call me ASAP.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>14. i.e. \u2014 <em>id est<\/em> (that is, in other words)<\/h3>\n<p>An abbreviation for the Latin <em>id est<\/em>, meaning &#8220;that is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This is most used (most commonly in writing) to introduce a concept that was just described or to provide more specific information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>My favorite sports involve running, i.e., soccer and baseball.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>15. Etc. \u2014 <em>et cetera<\/em> (and so forth)<\/h3>\n<p>Another Latin-based abbreviation, <em>et cetera<\/em> just means &#8220;and so forth&#8221; or &#8220;and others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It is often used at the end of some kind of list, to show there are more things that can be added but you choose not to describe them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>I love all kinds of desserts: cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>16. ETA \u2014 estimated time of arrival<\/h3>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;ee-tee-ay.&#8221; This abbreviation is used when you are calculating what time something will happen or arrive somewhere.<\/p>\n<p>You will see and hear it a lot in transportation situations, such as when you are taking an airplane or a bus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Hey, what\u2019s your ETA? Let me know and I can come pick you up.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>17. P.S. \u2014 postscript<\/h3>\n<p>An abbreviation that is used at the end of messages and letters.<\/p>\n<p>P.S. is used for an extra note or reminder, and it does not have to be related to everything else that was written.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>I will bring dinner at around 6 PM. P.S. Don\u2019t forget to clean the dishes!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>18. RSVP \u2014 <em>R\u00e9pondez s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet<\/em> (respond, please)<\/h3>\n<p>This abbreviation is from the French phrase &#8220;<em>R\u00e9pondez s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0It is used when asking someone to please answer back.<\/p>\n<p>When you get an invitation for an event, like a wedding or party, you are guaranteed to see the abbreviation RSVP on it because the sender wants to know if you are coming or not.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Don\u2019t forget to RSVP\u2013there are only one hundred seats available!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>More English Abbreviations<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/abbreviation-of-Doctor-on-wood-tiles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/abbreviation-of-Doctor-on-wood-tiles.jpg\" alt=\"professional english abbreviations\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are many more English abbreviations that are used everyday. Here are some of the most important ones for different situations and contexts.<\/p>\n<h3>English Abbreviations for Texting<\/h3>\n<p>When you text on your phone or message people online, you want to send things quickly.<\/p>\n<p>That is why abbreviations can be so helpful. This is especially true if you are talking to friends.<\/p>\n<p>Many texting abbreviations are very casual and slang, so you wouldn\u2019t want to use them if you want to look professional.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about common Internet and texting slang in English, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/english-internet-slang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lol \u2014 laugh out loud<\/li>\n<li>brb \u2014 be right back<\/li>\n<li>btw \u2014 by the way<\/li>\n<li>bb \u2014 bye bye<\/li>\n<li>afk \u2014 away from keyboard<\/li>\n<li>idk \u2014 I don\u2019t know<\/li>\n<li>lmk \u2014 Let me know<\/li>\n<li>thx \u2014 Thanks<\/li>\n<li>ily \u2014 I love you<\/li>\n<li>jk \u2014 joking<\/li>\n<li>bc \u2014 because<\/li>\n<li>pls \/ plz \u2014 please<\/li>\n<li>rn \u2014 right now<\/li>\n<li>omw \u2014 on my way<\/li>\n<li>omg \u2014 oh my God<\/li>\n<li>ttyl \u2014 talk to you later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>English Abbreviations for Measurements<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are using a ruler, a weight scale, or a measuring cup, there are also abbreviations for different kinds of measurements.<\/p>\n<p>When you use these abbreviations, it is important that you write a number before them.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it clear that you are talking about calculations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>mm \u2013 millimeter<\/li>\n<li>cm \u2013 centimeter<\/li>\n<li>in. \u2013 inch<\/li>\n<li>ft. \u2013 feet<\/li>\n<li>yd. \u2013 yard<\/li>\n<li>m \u2013 meter<\/li>\n<li>km \u2013 kilometer<\/li>\n<li>mi \u2013 miles<\/li>\n<li>mph \u2013 miles per hour<\/li>\n<li>fl. oz \u2013 fluid ounces<\/li>\n<li>oz. \u2013 ounces<\/li>\n<li>mL \u2013 milliliter<\/li>\n<li>L &#8211; liters<\/li>\n<li>pt. \u2013 pint<\/li>\n<li>qt. \u2013 quart<\/li>\n<li>gal. \u2013 gallon<\/li>\n<li>tsp. \u2013 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>tbsp. \u2013 tablespoon<\/li>\n<li>mg \u2013 milligram<\/li>\n<li>g \u2013 gram<\/li>\n<li>kg \u2013 kilogram<\/li>\n<li>T \u2013 ton<\/li>\n<li>lb. \u2013 pound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>English Abbreviations for Time<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/office-table-time-management-or-working-day-concept.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-96247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/office-table-time-management-or-working-day-concept.jpg\" alt=\"office table\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you are counting time or noting the date, using abbreviations will be very useful in, well, saving time!<\/p>\n<p>Just like with measurement abbreviations, time abbreviations should usually have some number come before or after it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ms \/ msec \u2013 milliseconds<\/li>\n<li>sec \/ s \u2013 second<\/li>\n<li>min \/ m \u2013 minute<\/li>\n<li>hr \/ h \u2013 hour<\/li>\n<li>AM \u2013 morning<\/li>\n<li>PM \u2013 afternoon \/ evening<\/li>\n<li>wk \u2013 week<\/li>\n<li>M \/ Mon \u2013 Monday<\/li>\n<li>T \/ Tues \u2013 tuesday<\/li>\n<li>W \/ Wed \u2013 Wednesday<\/li>\n<li>Th \/ Thurs \u2013 Thursday<\/li>\n<li>F \/ Fri \u2013 Friday<\/li>\n<li>S \/ Sat \u2013 Saturday<\/li>\n<li>Su \/ Sun \u2013 Sunday<\/li>\n<li>Jan \u2013 January<\/li>\n<li>Feb \u2013 February<\/li>\n<li>Mar \u2013 March<\/li>\n<li>Apr \u2013 April<\/li>\n<li>May \u2013 May<\/li>\n<li>Jun \u2013 June<\/li>\n<li>Jul \u2013 July<\/li>\n<li>Aug \u2013 August<\/li>\n<li>Sep \u2013 September<\/li>\n<li>Oct \u2013 October<\/li>\n<li>Nov \u2013 November<\/li>\n<li>Dec \u2013 December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>English Abbreviations for Business<\/h3>\n<p>Abbreviations are used everywhere in the workplace. They are used many times in messages and emails.<\/p>\n<p>Some business abbreviations can be a bit complicated since they describe very specific things that you may not understand unless you are familiar with the work environment.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about business abbreviations in detail, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/business-english\/business-english-abbreviations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FTE \u2013 full-time employment<\/li>\n<li>PTO \u2013 paid time off<\/li>\n<li>OT \u2013 overtime<\/li>\n<li>WFH \u2013 work from home<\/li>\n<li>Attn. \u2013 attention<\/li>\n<li>Admin \u2013 administration<\/li>\n<li>CEO \u2013 chief executive officer<\/li>\n<li>PR \u2013 public relations<\/li>\n<li>HR \u2013 human resources<\/li>\n<li>Cc \u2013 carbon copy<\/li>\n<li>Fwd \u2013 forward<\/li>\n<li>SEO \u2013 search engine optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>English Abbreviations for Professions<\/h3>\n<p>A profession is a career or job that needs special training or skills. In a workplace, there are many job titles for different people, so abbreviations are used.<\/p>\n<p>Many times, these abbreviations just use the first couple of letters in the full job titles. They are also usually written with capital letters, and not written in lowercase.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prof. \u2013 professor<\/li>\n<li>Dr. \u2013 doctor<\/li>\n<li>MD \u2013 medical doctor<\/li>\n<li>DO \u2013 osteopathic doctor<\/li>\n<li>RN \u2013 registered nurse<\/li>\n<li>PA \u2013 physician\u2019s assistant or personal assistant<\/li>\n<li>Exec \u2013 executive<\/li>\n<li>Acct. \u2013 accountant<\/li>\n<li>Asst. \u2013 assistant<\/li>\n<li>Capt. \u2013 captain<\/li>\n<li>Dir. \u2013 director<\/li>\n<li>Mgr. \u2013 manager<\/li>\n<li>PM \u2013 project manager<\/li>\n<li>CEO \u2013 chief executive officer<\/li>\n<li>CFO \u2013 chief financial officer<\/li>\n<li>VP \u2013 vice president<\/li>\n<li>Eng \/ Engr \u2013 engineer<\/li>\n<li>Jr \u2013 junior<\/li>\n<li>Sr \u2013 senior<\/li>\n<li>Dev \u2013 developer<\/li>\n<li>IT \u2013 information technology<\/li>\n<li>Off. \u2013 officer<\/li>\n<li>QA \u2013 quality assurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>English abbreviations help make our English-speaking lives much easier.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, when you use abbreviations, you will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/speak-english-like-a-native\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sound more like a native speaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That is why you should take the time to learn all of the words listed in the post, plus pay attention to any new abbreviation you come across.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2>And One More Thing\u2026<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\nIf you\u2019re like me and prefer learning English on your own time, from the comfort of your smart device, I\u2019ve got something you\u2019ll love.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nWith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FluentU<\/a>\u2019s Chrome Extension, you can turn any YouTube or Netflix video with subtitles into an interactive language lesson. That means you can <strong>learn from real-world content<\/strong>, just as native English speakers actually speak. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-English-music-video-on-youtube-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"learn-English-with-FluentU-on-YouTube\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nYou can even import your favorite YouTube videos into your FluentU account. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, check out our <strong>curated library of videos<\/strong> that are handpicked for beginners and intermediate learners, as you can see here:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/English-5.png\" alt=\"learn-english-with-videos\" width=\"320\" height=\"569\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU brings native English videos within reach. 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