411

noun

ˈfȯr-ˈwən-ˈwən How to pronounce 411 (audio)
Definition of 411next
slang
1
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 411
  1. info
  2. scoop
  3. information
  4. tip
  5. rumor
  6. book
Noun
  • Event info and tickets available at my.alysstephens.org/3382.
    Cassandra King, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • For more info: Ashton Applewhite's This Chair Rocks blog Negative Stereotypes About Aging May Shorten Your Life by Affecting Will to Live (American Psychological Association) Correspondent Tracy Smith with actress Selena Gomez.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of info
Noun
  • Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Three scoops of whey protein powder contain 50 grams of protein and 194 milligrams of choline (35% of the DV).43 16.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • Before the rally, a group of voters traveled from Massachusetts and distributed information on the GPO to every Senator’s office.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The brain moves information from the hippocampus–where short-term memories are stored into the neocortex.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of information
Noun
  • Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Read how the government traces outbreaks and get more tips on handling food safely.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tip
Noun
  • But after conspiracy theories circulated online in March about Middleton’s whereabouts, the royal put the rumors to rest by revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
    TIME Staff, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the possibility that he or one of his beloved teammates may get moved before the deadline, trade rumors aren’t really a topic of discussion among Terry and his teammates.
    Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • Be sure to include in your letter details about the items on your wish list, including game and book titles, sizes, colors, and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Postal Service said those who write in should include details about the items on their Christmas lists, including game and book titles, sizes, colors and more.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of book
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