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A1 Beginner pls

interj. Stands for please. A short way of writing 'please' when you are sending a quick message. You use it to be polite when asking for something in a text or email.

interj. Abbreviation for please. A non-standard orthographic abbreviation used primarily in digital communication to indicate a request or polite entreaty.


SIMPLE

Can you send me that file, pls?

CONTEXTUAL

I'm running five minutes late for the meeting, pls start without me.

COMPLEX

While common in text-based messaging, using pls in a formal business proposal might be perceived as unprofessional or overly casual by the recipient.

Usage

Commonly used in informal digital contexts like texting or social media; typically placed at the end of a request.

Pitfall

I would like to apply for the job, pls.I would like to apply for the job, please.This abbreviation is only appropriate for informal texting; use the full word in formal writing or professional emails.

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