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IMO

Definition

An abbreviation for in my opinion.

Example
IMO, the second season was better.
How it is used

IMO marks a statement as a personal view rather than an objective fact. It is common in texts, comments, forums, and reviews.

Origin and context

The initialism dates to early online forums, chat rooms, and text-based communication where users shortened common phrases.

Common variations

in my opinion

The full phrase.

imo though

A conversational variation.

IMO

The capitalized styling.

Frequently asked questions
What does IMO stand for?

In my opinion.

Is IMO rude?

No, though the opinion that follows can still be blunt.

Should IMO go at the start or end?

Either position is common.

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