IM

[ ahy-em ]

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noun,plural IMs, IM's

verb (used without object),IM'd or IMed, IM'ing or IMing.

instant message.

Origin of IM

First recorded in 1990–95

word story For IM

See internet.

Other definitions for IM (2 of 7)

IM²

abbreviation

Swimming. individual medley.
Sports. intramural.

Also I.M. Isle of Man.

Other definitions for I'm (3 of 7)

I'm

[ ahym ]

contraction of I am.

usage note For I'm

See contraction.

Other definitions for im- (4 of 7)

im-¹

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

Other definitions for im- (5 of 7)

im-²

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

Other definitions for im- (6 of 7)

im-³

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

Other definitions for -im (7 of 7)

-im

a plural ending occurring in loanwords from Hebrew: cherubim.

Origin of -im

⁷

From Hebrew

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British Dictionary definitions for im (1 of 4)

the internet domain name for

Isle of Man

British Dictionary definitions for IM (2 of 4)

abbreviation for

computing instant messaging
Also: i.m. intramuscular

chess International Master

British Dictionary definitions for I'm (3 of 4)

I'm

/ (aɪm) /

contraction of

I am

British Dictionary definitions for im- (4 of 4)

im-

prefix

a variant of in- 1, in- 2

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