im

noun
UK: /ˌaɪ ˈem/
US: /ˌaɪ ˈem/

  1. Instant Message; a text message sent via the Internet.

    1. I'll send you an IM later. [ ] [ ]
    2. IM me when you get home so I know you arrived safely after the concert. [ ] [ ]
im verb

  1. To send someone an instant message over the internet.

    1. IM me your address. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you IM me the link to that article you mentioned during our meeting yesterday? [ ] [ ]
im abbreviation

  1. Abbreviation for 'in my opinion'. Used to express a personal belief or viewpoint.

    1. IM, it's a good idea. [ ] [ ]
    2. IM, the new policy is unfair and needs immediate revision by the board. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "im" is /ˌaɪ ˈem/ in British English and /ˌaɪ ˈem/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "im": "I'll send you an IM later.". More examples on the page.