Cool MateMeaning of Initials
The first letters of each part of a person's name.
In simple words: The first letters of someone's name.
Initials in a sentence
- Her initials are J.S. for Jane Smith.
- Please write your initials on the form.
- He uses his initials as a signature on documents.
- I like to personalize items with my initials.
- The couple decided to combine their initials for a unique logo.
How to use Initials
Use 'initials' when referring to the first letters of a name or phrase. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be cautious not to confuse with abbreviation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'I' for 'initials' as in the first letter of a name.
Related words
Collocations with Initials
- write initials
- initials on a document
- combine initials
Synonyms for Initials
- letters
- first letters
- name initials
Common mistakes with Initials
- Confuse 'initials' with 'acronym' (which is based on the first letters of multiple words).
- Forget to use the plural form when referring to initials.
- Use 'initial' incorrectly when a plural form is needed.
Initials appears in
Initials in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الأحرف الأولى
الحروف الأولى من اسم شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নামের আদ্যক্ষর
কারও নামের প্রথম অক্ষরগুলো।
- GermanDeutsch
Initialen
Die Anfangsbuchstaben eines Namens.
- SpanishEspañol
Iniciales
Las primeras letras del nombre de alguien.
- Persianفارسی
حروف اول اسم
حروف اول اسم یه نفر.
- FrenchFrançais
Initiales
Les premières lettres du nom de quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आद्याक्षर
किसी के नाम के पहले अक्षर।
- ItalianItaliano
Iniziali
Le prime lettere del nome di qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Iniciais
As primeiras letras do nome de alguém.
- RussianРусский
Инициалы
Первые буквы чьего-то имени.
- Urduاردو
ابتدائی حروف
کسی کے نام کے پہلے حروف۔
- Chinese中文
姓名首字母
一个人名字的开头字母。
More words like Initials
- Letters
- Your boy's name is what
A casual way to inquire about a boy's name.
- The guy
A male person, often used informally.
- Uh, yeah
An informal phrase expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
- ForgetA1
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
- RunningA2
the action or sport of running
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Frequently asked questions about Initials
What does Initials mean?
The first letters of someone's name.
What is the definition of Initials?
The first letters of each part of a person's name.
How do you use Initials in a sentence?
Her initials are J.S. for Jane Smith.
Can you give another example of Initials?
Please write your initials on the form.
What are synonyms for Initials?
Common alternatives include letters, first letters, name initials.
What words go with Initials?
It commonly pairs with write initials, initials on a document, combine initials.
What are common mistakes when using Initials?
Confuse 'initials' with 'acronym' (which is based on the first letters of multiple words). Forget to use the plural form when referring to initials. Use 'initial' incorrectly when a plural form is needed.
How do you pronounce Initials?
US: //ɪˈnɪʃ.əlz//, UK: //ɪˈnɪʃ.əlz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Initials?
Use 'initials' when referring to the first letters of a name or phrase. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be cautious not to confuse with abbreviation.