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What does the o for stands as a contraction?

The "o" in a contraction stands for "of".

Here are some examples:

* I'm = I am

* You're = You are

* It's = It is

* That's = That is

* There's = There is

* Let's = Let us

Contractions are a common feature of spoken and informal written English. They can make your writing sound more natural and conversational.

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