Synonyms for

Auto

Verb / ˈɔ:təʊ / Another word for auto — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Auto is short for automobile, which means a vehicle used for transportation on roads.

Synonyms & similar words

automobile motorcar car machine car vehicle motorcar machine motor ride wheels transport automobile jalopy bus truck van sedan coupe convertible SUV

Synonyms by register

Formal

autonomous self-governing independent

Informal

self-driving hands-free self-piloting

Literary

self-willed spontaneous

Antonyms

manual human assisted controlled external guided

Common collocations

  • auto repair
  • auto insurance
  • auto industry
  • auto parts
  • auto pilot
  • auto correct
  • auto tune

Word family

noun automobile
adjective automatic
adverb automatically

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.

Example sentences

  1. My dad's auto is red and shiny.
  2. We took an auto to the movie theater.
  3. I saw a cool auto in the parking lot.
  4. My mom drove the auto to the grocery store.
  5. 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

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