BTW

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BTW stands for "By The Way". You use it to slip in extra information or shift the topic slightly — it can be a casual aside or carry surprisingly important news.

📖 Meanings

1by the way — adding a related piece of information
"BTW, the meeting is cancelled." — (heads up, extra info)
2an important aside — something you almost forgot to mention
"Oh BTW, I forgot to tell you something." — (nearly missed telling you this)

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💬 Phrases

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❓ What does BTW do in "BTW I forgot to mention the meeting is cancelled"?