info
gb/ˈɪnfoʊ/ us/ˈɪnfoʊ/
A2
English
~ 200
információ, infó
NOUN
A2
INFORMAL
1
információ
A2
infó
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] gives [someone] info about [something]
I need some info about the concert tonight.
Kellene egy kis infó a ma esti koncertről.
The website has all the info you need.
A weboldalon minden szükséges információ megtalálható.
Can you give me more info on this topic?
He asked for contact info before leaving.
We found useful travel info online.
Learner examples
I need info about the bus times.
Információra van szükségem a buszmenetrendről.
She gave me info about her school.
Adott nekem információt az iskolájáról.
We looked for info on the internet.
He asked for my contact info.
This book has a lot of info.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'info' with 'data'. 'Data' is often used in technical contexts, while 'info' is common in casual speech.
Meaning
facts or details about something
Collocations
get info
|give info
|share info
|find info
|basic info
Synonyms
information (More formal and complete; 'info' is the shortened, casual form.)
|
details (Focuses on specific pieces of information rather than the whole set.)
Antonyms
misinformation (False or incorrect information.)
|
secrecy (The state of keeping information hidden.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Facts or details about something or someone.
Information, especially facts or details about a person, place, event, or situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
info
IPA
GB/ˈɪnfoʊ/
US/ˈɪnfoʊ/
Syllables & stress
info (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (info)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: info
- Plural: infos
Word family
Forms
infos
noun
Core family
information
noun A2
inform
verb B1
Related words
informative
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
misinformation
noun B2
misinform
verb B2
Advanced or less common
informational
adjective B2
informant
noun B2
Expressions
for your info
1/fɚ jˈʊɹ ˈɪnfoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
to tell someone something they may not know
Used before giving someone information, often to correct them or add details.
Examples
- For your info, the meeting starts at 9 a.m., not 10.
- For your info, I already finished the report.
FYI
1/ˈɛf wˈaɪ ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
for your information (abbreviation)
Abbreviation for 'for your information', used when giving information without asking for anything in return.
Examples
- FYI, the store closes early today.
- FYI, I won't be in tomorrow.