NB
What is the opposite of NB? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Abbreviation — Nota bene, Latin for 'note well', used to draw attention to an important point that follows.
We haven't recorded synonyms for NB yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use NB
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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please NB
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NB and trans
The nota bene sense is formal; the non-binary sense is everyday.
Etymology
In the first sense, an abbreviation of Latin nota bene, 'note well'; in the second, an initialism of non-binary.
Full origin of NB →Frequently asked questions
What does NB mean in an email or a document?
It means nota bene, Latin for 'note well', and it flags a point the writer does not want you to miss. It normally opens a short sentence set apart from the main text, often at the foot of a note.
What is the difference between NB and PS?
NB highlights something important within or beside the main text and is usually formal. PS, from Latin post scriptum, adds an afterthought at the end of a letter or email and is more casual.
How is NB used to mean non-binary?
It is a written shorthand for non-binary, seen in profiles, forms and casual writing. Enby, spelling out the letters, is the spoken and informal equivalent.
