PS
3 synonyms for PS, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — A note added at the end of a letter, email or message, after the signature, for something you forgot or want to add separately.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use PS
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
PS I love you
add a PS
PS don't forget
PPS
Written PS, P.S. or ps; all are accepted, with PS the most common modern style. PPS is used for a second addition.
Etymology
An abbreviation of Latin post scriptum, "written after".
Full origin of PS →Frequently asked questions
What does PS mean at the end of a letter?
It stands for the Latin post scriptum, "written after", and marks something added once the letter was finished and signed. It was originally a practical fix for handwritten letters that could not be redrafted, and it survives in email as a way of flagging an extra or informal point.
What is the difference between PS and PPS?
PS marks the first addition after the signature; PPS, from post post scriptum, marks a second one after that. A third is PPPS, though at that point most writers just rewrite the message.
Is it PS or P.S.?
Both are correct. P.S. with full stops is traditional and still standard in American English; PS without them is now the more common style, particularly in British writing and email.
