Word
info
Phoneticsin·fo, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnfoʊ/
UK/ˈɪnfəʊ/
Uncountable noun Informal
Definition
n. short for information. You use this when you want to talk about facts or details in a quick, casual way.
n. a shortened, informal clipping of 'information' used to refer to facts or data. Frequently used in digital communication and casual speech.
Examples
“Can you send me the info for the meeting?”
“The website provides all the basic info you need to apply for a visa.”
“While the brochure provides some useful info regarding local attractions, it lacks the depth required for a serious historical study of the region.”
Examples
simple
“Can you send me the info for the meeting?”
contextual
“The website provides all the basic info you need to apply for a visa.”
complex
“While the brochure provides some useful info regarding local attractions, it lacks the depth required for a serious historical study of the region.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “info” in context.
Verb
01. get the info
“I'll call the office and see if I can get the info for you.”
verb + noun
02. send the info
“Could you send the info to my personal email address?”
verb + noun
03. share the info
“Thanks for sharing the info about the upcoming meeting.”
verb + noun
04. swap info
“We should swap info so we can stay in touch after the conference.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. background info
“The reporter gave some background info before starting the interview.”
adj + noun
06. inside info
“He claims to have some inside info on the company's new product.”
adj + noun
07. useful info
“The website has a lot of useful info for travelers.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. contact info
“Please leave your contact info on the sign-up sheet.”
noun + noun
09. login info
“I've forgotten my login info for the student portal.”
noun + noun
Usage
As a clipping of 'information', it remains uncountable and does not take a plural 's'.
Pitfall
He gave me some infos
He gave me some info
Like the full word 'information', 'info' is uncountable and cannot be used in the plural form.
Real-World Examples
“If you're a parent, here is all the key info for this new academic year, from class sizes to extra costs, and school meals to educational changes.” “For more info, read our guide on where to put your router for the best possible home Wi-Fi .” “I’m trying to start butterfly gardens and I ‘m a fan of Euell Gibbons and you provide info that is very important.” Etymology
Clipping of information.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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