Cool MateAuto
UK /["/ˈɔːtəʊ/"]/US /["/ˈɔːtəʊ/"]/
Definition
a car
In simple words: A car or vehicle
Examples
- the auto industry
Usage notes
Use 'auto' informally when talking about cars. Avoid in formal writing; use 'automobile' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'auto' as 'automatic', like an automatic car.
Collocations
- auto industry
- auto repair
- auto show
- auto parts
Synonyms
- car
- vehicle
- automobile
- motorcar
Antonyms
- manual
Common mistakes
- Overuse in formal contexts where 'automobile' is preferred
- Confused with 'automatic' when discussing features