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info

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noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˈɪnfəʊ/

US

  • /ˈɪnfoʊ/

Description

"Info" is a short, casual way to say "information." It means facts, details, or useful knowledge that someone gives, gets, or asks for. You might ask for "info" about a job, a train time, a game, or a place to eat. It is common in everyday speech and writing, especially when the tone is relaxed and direct.

People often use "info" when they want to sound quick and natural. It appears in conversation, text messages, signs, websites, and work messages. In more formal writing, "information" is still more common, but "info" is widely understood and feels normal in daily use.

Examples

  1. 1

    Travel schedule

    I need some info about the train schedule.

  2. 2

    Applications

    The website has all the info you need to apply.

  3. 3

    Contact details

    Can you send me your contact info?

  4. 4

    Tourist office

    We stopped at the tourist office for some local info.

  5. 5

    Job ad

    The ad gave very little info about the actual job.

  6. 6

    Company research

    I couldn't find much info on the company online.

    • Pattern

      info on + topic

      information about it

  7. 7

    Confidential knowledge

    She seems to have inside info about the merger.

    • Phrase

      inside info

      secret information known by only a few people

  8. 8

    Practical update

    Just for your info, the meeting has been moved to Friday.

    • Phrase

      for your info

      used to tell someone something they should know

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • infonoun