IM

1 of 3

verb

ˈī-ˈem

IM'd; IM'ing

transitive verb

: to send an instant message to

intransitive verb

: to communicate by instant message

2 of 3

abbreviation

individual medley

infectious mononucleosis

instant message

intramural

im-

3 of 3

prefix

see in-

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1994, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of IM was in 1994

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“IM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IM. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Kids Definition

1 of 2 verb

ˈī-ˈem

IM'd; IM'ing

: to send an instant message to

IM'd my friends

: to communicate by instant message

were IM'ing during lunch

im-

2 of 2

see in-

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