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imo

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈaɪˈɛˈmoʊ// imo Informal

n. a short way to say 'in my opinion' when you are writing online. You use it to show that what you are saying is just your own view, not a fact.

n. an abbreviation for 'in my opinion', used primarily in digital communication to qualify a statement as subjective. Functions as a sentence-modifying disjunct.


SIMPLE

Imo, the first movie was much better than the sequel.

CONTEXTUAL

The new office policy is a bit too strict, imo, but I understand why they made the change.

COMPLEX

While the data suggests a slight recovery in the housing market, imo, we should remain cautious until the quarterly reports are finalized and verified by the board.

Origin

From Igbo Imo, derived from the Imo River.

Usage

Typically used at the beginning or end of a sentence in informal digital contexts; almost always written in capital or lowercase letters (IMO/imo).

Pitfall

In my imo, the food is great.Imo, the food is great.The abbreviation already includes the words 'in my', so adding them again is redundant.

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