What Does IMS Mean on Instagram? [6 Meanings Covered]

If you are a person who loves using Instagram, it is important for you to know different acronyms. I am sure you must have noticed people who add a lot of acronyms to their conversations and consider them to be cool. If you also want to be one of those cool people, improve your typing game by adding IMS to the conversation. Wondering how? Let me help you by sharing the meaning and the situations when you must use it.

What Does IMS Mean on Instagram?

There are a lot of acronyms that are commonly used on Instagram and have different meanings. One such acronym on Instagram is IMS. Below I have mentioned two most popular meanings of it: 

1. I Am Sorry

The most common and used meaning of it is ‘I Am Sorry’. It is generally used in casual conversation when you are feeling sad or guilty about something you should not have done. In addition to that you can also use it when you have missed something important from the other person. Suppose your phone was silent and one of your friends has called you 10 times. You can use IMS to tell them you are feeling bad about missing the calls.

Examples:

• IMS, I missed the message you sent. Was in a meeting. 
• Hey! I just saw your missed calls. IMS, my phone was on silent mode. Can you tell me when are you free? I will call you at that time.

2. I Must Say

There are situations when we feel that it is important to put forward our point of view. In such a situation, you can use ‘I Must Say’. If you want to add weight to a statement, it is important to add IMS. This helps to show what you want to say is really important. 

Example:

• Ims, Sam has done great work this week. 

3. If Memory Serves

This phrase is used when you are recalling something but are not sure if it is actually right or not. You can usually use such phrases in the conversational conversation when someone is talking about something and the statement you make depends upon your memory. 

Example:

They: Did I buy my shoes last month?
You: IMS, you bought them in December, not in the past month.

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Alternative Meanings of IMS

The above secretion covers a lot of popular meanings of it. However, there are some unpopular meanings as well. Below I have mentioned them:

1. In My Scope

You will usually see this phrase in conversations related to the workload, responsibilities, or assigning of duties. It is a way to show that a particular thing falls under your expertise. Suppose you are great at making reports with Excel, you can use this acronym. You can also use it in a conversation when you want to take responsibility for a particular task. 

Example:

They: I am very nervous. Tomorrow is the deadline and my PPT is still not ready.
You: Don’t worry, I will help you. It’s IMS.
They: Thank you so much for the help.

2. I am sleepy

This is one of the less popular meanings of it and is usually used when you are in late-night conversations. It is generally used when you don’t want to look rude to the other person but are really tired. 

Example:

• Hey! IMS now. It’s already 2:00 AM and I have to wake up early tomorrow. Can I catch you tomorrow morning?

3. I Am Not Sure

It is one of the phrases that can be used in a situation when you are uncertain about something. Suppose you were planning to go out with someone, and are not sure if you are part of it or not, add IMS to the conversation. 

Example: 

They: When you will reach for dinner today?
You: IMS, maybe by 8 PM. 

How to Use IMS on Instagram?

Now that you know the meaning of it and wondering how to use it, let me help you:

• You can use it when someone is talking about something that requires to be recalled but you are not sure about it. This will help the other person to know that you are also not one hundred percent sure. 
• If you want to apologize to a person you think you have wronged. Generally, IMS as ‘I am Sorry’ is used in direct messages.
• When you want to put emphasis on something important. You can use it in a conversation or in the comment section where you need to put your own point of time. 
• Suppose you want to show that a particular thing comes under your expertise. In addition to that, you can also use it to let the other person know that you are well aware of the project and to offer help to them. 

Also, read What Does ONS Mean on Instagram

Conclusion

IMS on Instagram has several different meanings. The most common meaning of it is ‘I am Sorry’. You can use it when you are feeling sad or guilty about something. If you have missed a call or a message by someone, IMS can also be used. Another common meaning of it is ‘I Must Say’. It is generally used when you want to put emphasis on something. There are many other meanings of it depending upon the context of its usage like ‘If Memory Serves’, ‘In My Scope’, ‘I am Not Sure’, etc. 

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