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quo

[kwoʊ]

quo Definition

  • 1a Latin word meaning 'in which' or 'whereby'
  • 2an abbreviation for 'quotation'

Using quo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The phrase 'status quo' means 'the current state of affairs.'

  • Example

    She used a quo from Shakespeare to illustrate her point.

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Summary: quo in Brief

'Quo' [kwoʊ] has two meanings in English. Firstly, it is a Latin word meaning 'in which' or 'whereby'. Secondly, it is an abbreviation for 'quotation'. An example of the former is 'status quo', meaning 'the current state of affairs', while an example of the latter is 'She used a quo from Shakespeare to illustrate her point.'