FNO

What Does FNO Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

FNO (From Now On) is used in its literal sense (i.e., in the meaning "from this point in time forward.")

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When I write FNO, I mean this:

From now on (i.e., from this point forward)

Summary of Key Points

"From Now On" is, by far, the most common meaning for FNO when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

FNO
Definition:	From Now On
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of FNO in Sentences

Here are examples of FNO in conversations:

• Tony: FNO I will never mix wine and beer.
• Jordan: That's a good idea!

• Tony: I'm not talking to you FNO
• Jordan: Why?
• Jordan: I asked why.
• Jordan: Hello?

An Academic Look at FNO

FNO is a prepositional phrase which serves as an adverb of time. An adverb of time modifies a verb to describe when the verb occurs. For example:

• I will drive FNO.
(Here, FNO modifies the verb will drive.)

FNO is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Eff En Oh). (Of note, initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.)

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "hence forth" instead of FNO.

Example of FNO Used in a Text

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