You might see or use abbreviations when you are reading, writing, listening and even speaking. Come and learn about what abbreviations are, the different types of abbreviations and some examples of abbreviations.
What are Abbreviations?
Do you like saving time? Have you ever written, read or said a word and thought to yourself, ''I just wish this word was shorter!'' Well, then abbreviations are a great thing for you to understand! Abbreviations are shortened versions of words and phrases.
Abbreviations are all around us. Some are used in common language while others are more specific to a certain business or setting. Something that is important to note about abbreviations is that many of them are non-standard or informal. This means that many abbreviations are not defined the same in every dictionary, and some of them aren't even defined at all, which means they are not recognized as real words. With this in mind, it is important to avoid using abbreviations if you are writing something formal, like a writing assignment in school. Abbreviations should only be used in informal settings, like talking to a friend or writing a text message to a family member.
Types & Examples of Abbreviations
While all abbreviations shorten words or phrases, there are many different types of abbreviations.