What Does AFAICS Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
AFAICS means "As Far As I Can See."More Observations...
AFAICS is typically used at the start of a statement to make it clear the statement is a personal opinion or a personal take on the situation. AFAICS can also be used like a caveat meaning "I am not 100% certain, but I think "Image for AFAICS
When I write AFAICS, I mean this:
AFAICS is a caveat meaning "As far as I can see..."
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:AFAICS | |
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Definition: | As Far As I Can See |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of AFAICS in Sentences
Here is an example of AFAICS in a conversation:- Charlie: Are you sure that no one else has put a bid on that car yet?
- Jordan: AFAICS they have not. (Here, the caveat AFAICS indicates a lack of certainty associated with the statement.)
An Academic Look at AFAICS
AFAICS is used like an adverb of concession, which is similar in meaning to "although this is just my opinion." When used at the start of a sentence, an adverb of concession (or any adverbial phrase) is often followed by a comma to separate it from the main clause. However, in text speak or in online chat forums, this comma is usually omitted for brevity.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "I am of the opinion that" instead of AFAICS.Example of AFAICS Used in a Text
AFAICS
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