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Bot

Verb / bɔ:t / Another word for bot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bot is a computer program that can do tasks automatically, often over the internet.

Synonyms & similar words

robot automation AI program algorithm script mechanism cyborg android machine droid automaton computerization chatbot

Synonyms by register

Formal

automated program software agent script algorithm

Informal

robot droid app program

Antonyms

human person individual organic natural sentient

Common collocations

  • chat bot
  • web bot
  • social media bot
  • bot farm
  • bot attack
  • bot net
  • bot detection

Word family

noun bot
verb bot
adjective robotic

Usage note

Originally a shortening of 'robot', 'bot' now most commonly refers to an automated software program. While 'robot' can refer to a physical machine, 'bot' almost exclusively refers to software.

Example sentences

  1. The bot helped me book my flight.
  2. I programmed a bot to answer emails for me.
  3. The chatbot on the website helped me find what I was looking for.
  4. The bot was able to complete the task in a few seconds.
  5. The company uses a bot to track inventory.

Quotes

  • "The future is not going to be about human versus machine, it's going to be about human and machine." - Garry Kasparov
  • "I'm not a robot. But I'm made out of bots." - Mike Shinoda
  • "The bots are coming and they're here to help." - Amir Shevat

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