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What is s abbreviation?

"s" can be an abbreviation for several things, depending on the context. Here are some common ones:

General:

* second(s) - used for measuring time

* plural - indicating multiple of something (e.g., "cats")

* singular possessive - showing ownership or belonging (e.g., "the dog's tail")

Specific:

* Street - used in addresses (e.g., 123 Main St.)

* South - indicating direction (e.g., South America)

* Saint - referring to a holy person (e.g., St. Patrick)

* size - indicating a specific size (e.g., size S)

More specific examples:

* s/he - a gender-neutral pronoun

* s/o - significant other

* s.p.d. - safe passage desired (maritime term)

To understand what "s" means, you need to look at the context it's used in. For example:

* "The race was over in 10 s." - This means 10 seconds.

* "I saw two dogs." - This means "two" is the plural form of "dog."

* "John's car is red." - This means the car belongs to John.

It's important to consider the surrounding words and the topic being discussed to determine the correct meaning of "s."

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