Synonyms for

Info

Verb / ˈɪnfəʊ / Another word for info — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

short for information

Synonyms & similar words

information intelligence news facts data details particulars particularities specifics particularization particularism particularity particularness knowledge report tidings word score story lowdown

Synonyms by register

Formal

information data intelligence details

Informal

scoop lowdown dope heads-up

Literary

tidings lore intelligence

Antonyms

ignorance silence secrecy mystery obscurity unawareness

Common collocations

  • get info
  • need info
  • share info
  • provide info
  • access info
  • gather info
  • request info
  • send info

Word family

noun information

Usage note

"Info" is a common informal abbreviation for "information". It is generally not appropriate for formal writing or speech.

Example sentences

  1. The librarian gave me some info on how to find the book I need.
  2. I searched the website for info on the best way to grow tomatoes.
  3. My friend gave me some insider info about the new restaurant opening up.
  4. The detective gathered info to solve the case.
  5. I need your contact info so we can stay in touch.

Quotes

  • Information is not knowledge.
  • The most valuable commodity I know of is information.
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

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