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Common Abbreviations List

What are abbreviations? Abbreviations are short forms of words or phrases. They help us write and speak more quickly and clearly.

Abbreviations are everywhere—in addresses, dates, and everyday language!

Common Abbreviations

Dr.Doctor
Mr.Mister
Mrs.Mistress (married woman)
Ms.Miss or Ms. (woman)
St.Street or Saint
Ave.Avenue
Rd.Road
Blvd.Boulevard
Jan.January
Feb.February
Mar.March
Apr.April
Aug.August
Sept.September
Oct.October
Nov.November
Dec.December
etc.et cetera (and so on)
e.g.for example
i.e.that is
vs.versus
No.Number
min.minute
hr.hour
kgkilogram
cmcentimeter
kmkilometer
lb.pound
oz.ounce

Examples

  • Dr. Smith is my doctor.
  • We live on Main St.
  • My birthday is in Jan.
  • The meeting is at 3 p.m.
  • She bought 2 kg of apples.
  • The movie lasts 90 min.
  • The address is 123 Oak Ave.
  • The answer is in etc.
  • The score was 3 vs. 2.
  • The recipe calls for 8 oz. of cheese.

Worksheet: Fill in the Blank

  1. The doctor is called ___.
  2. We live on Oak ___.
  3. The meeting is in ___. (January)
  4. The answer is in ___. (and so on)
  5. The score was 2 ___ 1.
Show Answers
  • Q1: Dr.
  • Q2: Ave.
  • Q3: Jan.
  • Q4: etc.
  • Q5: vs.

Tips for Using Abbreviations

  • Use abbreviations in addresses, dates, and measurements.
  • Always use a period if the abbreviation is a shortened word (e.g., Dr., St.).
  • Some abbreviations (like kg, cm) do not use a period.

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