In other words
When you see IOW, it’s an acronym for “In other words”. This is a handy tool to simplify or rephrase a complicated statement, making it easier for others to understand. It’s mostly used in digital communications, like online chats or text messages.
Despite its usefulness, IOW isn’t very common. Young people don’t use it much, and older folks, while they might use the phrase, often avoid acronyms that might be confusing for their peers.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that IOW looks a lot like IOU, a more common acronym. But despite the similarities in appearance, the meanings of IOW and IOU are completely different.
Example for using ‘IOW’ in a conversation
Hey, did you watch that movie last night? 🎥
Yeah, it was alright. 🤷♂️
IOW, it wasn’t that great? 😕
Exactly! It had a weak plot and the acting was meh. 🙅♀️
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