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The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by ALKARULEZ615(m): 7:21pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Nota bene (/ˈnoʊtɑːˈbɛnɛ/; plural form notate bene) is an Italian and Latin phrase meaning "note well". The phrase first appeared in writing circa 1721. Often abbreviated as "N.B.", "N.b." or "n.b.", nota bene comes from the Latin roots notāre ("to note" ) and bene ("well" ) . It is in the singular imperative mood, instructing one individual to note well the matter at hand. In present-day English, it is used, particularly in legal papers, to draw the attention of the reader to a certain (side) aspect or detail of the subject on hand, translating it as "pay attention" or "take notice". While "N.B." is often used in academic writing, "note" is a common substitute. www.en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nota_bene 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 7:30pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Noted . Bt waht of P.S |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by ALKARULEZ615(m): 7:36pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
zleemshaddy:A postscript (PS or P.S.) is writing added after the main body of a letter or other body of writing. The term comes from the Latin post scriptum, an expression meaning "written after" (which may be interpreted in the sense of "that which comes after the writing" ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 7:39pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
ALKARULEZ615:alrt tenkz |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by braine(m): 7:41pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Really informative. Thanks OP. |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Sagytarius(m): 8:07pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
I know it as "Note Below" ![]() |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Uyi168: 8:21pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
I.e nkor |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by ALKARULEZ615(m): 8:36pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Uyi168:i.e. means "that is" it's from the latin "id est" I like to eat vegetables (i.e. I enjoy their taste) e.g. means "for example" it's from the latin "exempli gratia" I like to eat vegetables (e.g. carrots and broccoli) 2 Likes |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 9:10pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Nice one bro, very informative.....cos I tot NB to be "note before" and e.g to be "example given" |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by dammywizzy: 9:20pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
op wat abt "e.g" i smell frontpage 1 Like |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 9:22pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
story for the Gods Ooh ![]() 1 Like |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by EpicNigerian(m): 10:03pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
op,what about etc and Rsvp?im just too lazy to use google right now.thanks. |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by patiencezee(f): 10:03pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Nice one @op |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by constance500: 10:14pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Spreads mat
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Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 10:17pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
what about J-TAN? |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Mujinho4b(m): 10:19pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Noted* |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by tutaboi(m): 10:29pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Pls whc one makes more meaning. NB( Nigerian Breweries) and" Note well" Anything wey dey tell us we believe |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by ZACHIE: 11:09pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Thanks OP but I had vowed never to use NB in any of my communications. |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by ALKARULEZ615(m): 11:33pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
EpicNigerian:ETC FOR et cetera: meaning "and other similar things." It is used to avoid giving a complete list: e.g. We saw lots of lions, tigers, elephants, etc. RSVP RSVP is French and it stands for "répondez s'il vous plaît." It literally means "please respond" and is mostly used in invitation cards . 1 Like |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by ALKARULEZ615(m): 11:35pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
ZACHIE:why? |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by 24in7: 11:47pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Ok......noted |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by rattlesnake(m): 11:54pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Nota bene no be Igbo? |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by nefertiitii: 12:10am On Oct 17, 2014 |
RSVP: rice and stew very plenty ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by mikaj(m): 1:27am On Oct 17, 2014 |
zleemshaddy: It means play station. Yimu 1 Like |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by successking401(m): 2:19am On Oct 17, 2014 |
Informative |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by KillerBeauty(f): 7:01am On Oct 17, 2014 |
mikaj: What's the meaning of 'yimu' 1 Like |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by tempest01(m): 7:16am On Oct 17, 2014 |
I used to take it as "note better " |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Lilimax(f): 8:02am On Oct 17, 2014 |
ALKARULEZ615:Latin? It seems the English borrowed most of there words from Latin? Credo in unum Deum- ![]() |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 8:15am On Oct 17, 2014 |
P.S means is from the latin word post scriptum..in english it means post script..its used to start another topic or discussion entirely different from a previous one in a letter.. |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 8:22am On Oct 17, 2014 |
ALKARULEZ615: i seriously thought it was point summary. lol |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Nobody: 8:31am On Oct 17, 2014 |
NICE ONE OP,HAVE LEARNT A LOT FROM THIS THREAD ![]() MODS FRONTPAGE!!!!!!!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: The Actual Meaning Of "N.B" by Wolef7(m): 8:48am On Oct 17, 2014 |
Lilimax: Yeah, English borrowed a lot from Latin, French, Scandinavia and many more languages. All they did was to modify the words and phrases. |
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