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IM

[ ahy-em ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural IMs, IM's

verb (used without object)

, IM'd or IMed, IM'ing or IMing.

instant message.

im-

variant of in- ² before b, m, p: imbrute; immigrate; impassion.

abbreviation for

Swimming. individual medley.
Sports. intramural.
Also I.M. Isle of Man.

im-

⁴

variant of in- ³ before b, m, p: imbalance; immoral; imperishable.

im-

⁵

variant of in- ¹ before b, m, p: imbed; immure; impose.

I'm

⁶

[ ahym ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

contraction of I am.

-im

⁷

a plural ending occurring in loanwords from Hebrew:
cherubim.

I'm

/ aɪm /

contraction of

I am

the internet domain name for

Isle of Man

im-

prefix

See in-
a variant of in- 1 in- 2

⁴

abbreviation for

computing instant messaging
Alsoi.m. intramuscular
chess International Master

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Usage Note

See contraction.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of IM¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Origin of IM²

From Hebrew

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Example Sentences

Tuition and board at the school, which includes a building designed by I.M. Pei, cost more than $45,000 per year.

From The Daily Beast

"I.M. Argenter" was such a good signature at the bottom of a check; and the surname was quite musical and elegant.

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