Synonyms for
Auto
Definition
Auto is short for automobile, which means a vehicle used for transportation on roads.
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Common collocations
- auto repair
- auto insurance
- auto industry
- auto parts
- auto pilot
- auto correct
- auto tune
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Usage note
Often used as a prefix, 'auto-' means 'self' or 'acting on one's own'. It is commonly seen in words related to vehicles and automation.
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Example sentences
- My dad's auto is red and shiny.
- We took an auto to the movie theater.
- I saw a cool auto in the parking lot.
- My mom drove the auto to the grocery store.
- The auto ran out of gas on the highway.
Quotes
A car is like a mother-in-law - if you let it, it will rule your life. - Jaime Lerner
When you drive a car, you buy a ticket for a ride and you go. - Marshall McLuhan
Driving a car is like trying to parallel park a steamroller. - Richard Turner