Cool MateInfo
UK /["/ˈɪnfəʊ/"]/US /["/ˈɪnfəʊ/"]/
Definition
information
In simple words: Short for information; facts or details about something.
Examples
- For more info, click here.
- I couldn't find any contact info for the company.
- Have you had any more info about the job yet?
- Let us know if you get any more info.
- an infosheet
- We send all potential clients an infopack.
Usage notes
Use 'info' in casual conversations or messages. Avoid in formal writing or speeches where 'information' is preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-foe' — imagine a spy gathering secret information.
Collocations
- send info
- get info
- provide info
- access info
- info about
Synonyms
- data
- facts
- details
- knowledge
- intelligence
Antonyms
- ignorance
- misinformation
- disinformation
- secrecy
Common mistakes
- Using 'info' in formal contexts like academic papers.
- Confusing 'info' with 'infomercial' (which is a type of advertisement).