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ans

n. countable
B1 Intermediate UK //ˈænz// ans

n. a short way of writing the word 'answer'. You often see this in emails, text messages, or on forms.

n. a standard abbreviation for 'answer', frequently employed in informal correspondence or as a label in questionnaires.


SIMPLE

Please send your ans by Friday.

CONTEXTUAL

The student wrote 'no ans' next to the difficult question on the practice test.

COMPLEX

While acceptable in rapid digital communication, using 'ans' in a formal academic essay is generally considered a stylistic error.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in written shorthand; rarely spoken aloud as a word.

Pitfall

He gave a long ans in the interview.He gave a long answer in the interview.The abbreviation 'ans' should be restricted to informal notes or shorthand and avoided in formal prose or speech.

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