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
  • Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • When asked to comment, the company reiterated the info from the SEC filing.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to remove membranes and seeds.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yeo recommends weighing food in grams with a digital kitchen scale because even a rounded scoop of calorie-dense kibble can add more calories than expected.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • The National Park Service is asking for information about anyone who may have been hiking or backpacking along Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, as well as campers with plans to stay at Phantom Ranch or the Bright Angel Campground.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4330.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • One of his best tips for this is rolling your clothes instead of folding them.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Observing tips The September full moon is a perfect time to try your hand at astrophotography!
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • To be eligible to play Power Four college sports now means to breathe; there are rumors that a group of ghosts from the 1907 Pitt Panthers is suing the NCAA to play another year.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Future risks As news of Wednesday’s disaster along the border spread, so did rumors that the incident was the result of a dam burst on China’s side of border.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of book
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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