info
part of speech
noun (info — uncountable; informal short form of information)
meaning for a pupil
1) (informal) Information: facts or details about something. tree →
2) A short word on signs and buttons meaning "information here", such as an info desk or an info button. tree →
sense in the lessons
Used in casual talk, texts and signs: "Got any info on the trip?" On computers and phones "info" marks a button that gives details. In school, teachers may say "more info on the sheet". Phrases: more info, for your info (FYI), info desk, contact info.
examples
- Can you send me the info about the swimming club? tree →
- I need more info before I decide. tree →
- The info desk at the museum gave us a map. tree →
- Click the little "i" for info. tree →
- For your info, the bus leaves at eight o'clock. tree →
- Put your contact info on the form. tree →
- Thanks for the info, mate. tree →
note
Informal clipped word for "information"; in formal writing and exams write "information". Uncountable: "some info", "a bit of info", never "an info" or "infos". FYI = "for your information".
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «info» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.