ps
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Definition
- Noun:
- A note appended to a letter after the signature: "ps" is an abbreviation for "postscript," used to add a brief message or thought after the main body and signature of a letter or other written communication.
Usage
- "ps" is used to introduce an additional, often less formal or afterthought, comment at the end of a letter, email, or note. It is placed after the writer's signature or typed name.
- It is typically written in lowercase as "ps" or "p.s." and is followed by the additional message.
Examples
- Noun:
- Best regards, Jane. ps, don't forget to send me the photos.
- Sincerely, John Smith. P.S. I'll be in town next week.
- Love, Mom. ps - The cake recipe is on the counter.
Advanced Usage
- "P.P.S.": Stands for "post postscriptum," used to add a second note after a postscript.
- ...All the best, Tom. P.S. The meeting is at 3. P.P.S. Please bring the quarterly report.
Variants and Related Words
- Postscript (n): The full, unabbreviated form of "ps," meaning an additional remark at the end of a letter.
- He added a humorous postscript to his email.
- Addendum (n): A more formal term for an item of additional material added at the end of a book or document.
Synonyms
- Afterthought: Something thought of or added later.
- Appendix: Supplementary material at the end of a book (more formal and structured than a ps).
Notes
- While traditionally used in handwritten or typed letters, "ps" remains common in informal digital communication like emails and text messages.
- The abbreviation does not change form for plural; multiple additions are typically indicated by "P.P.S." or simply another "P.S."
Noun
- a note appended to a letter after the signature