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BTW

adv. sent.
B1 Intermediate btw

adv. Stands for by the way. A short way to write 'by the way'. Used in text messages or emails to add a new piece of information or change the topic.

adv. Abbreviation for by the way. Used to introduce a parenthetical remark or a new topic of conversation. Informal in register and primarily restricted to digital communication.


SIMPLE

I'll be late, BTW.

CONTEXTUAL

I'm heading to the store now; BTW, do we need more milk for tomorrow?

COMPLEX

The meeting was moved to Friday, which is fine by me, but BTW, you should check if the conference room is still available for that time slot.

Usage

Sentence adverb — typically used at the beginning or end of a clause to introduce incidental information.

Pitfall

BTW, the CEO announced...By the way, the CEO announced...Avoid using BTW in formal business reports or academic writing; it is strictly for informal digital messaging.

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