IM

[ ahy-em ]

/ ˈaɪˈɛm /

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noun, plural IMs, IM's

instant message.

instant messaging.

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

instant message.

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Origin of IM

First recorded in 1990–95

historical usage of IM

See internet.

Words nearby IM

ILU, Ilves, I.L.W.U., ILY, Ilyushin, IM, image, image consultant, image converter, image dissector, image enhancement

Other definitions for IM (2 of 7)

IM²

abbreviation

Swimming. individual medley.

Sports. intramural.

Also I.M. Isle of Man.

Other definitions for IM (3 of 7)

I'm

[ ahym ]

/ aɪm /

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

From Hebrew

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How to use IM in a sentence

In a blog post titled “im sorry,” he wrote only “please forgive me.”
School Shooters Love This Pickup Artist Website|Brandy Zadrozny|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ex-Im funding will now be temporarily extended, and then the GOP will figure out a way to reauthorize it for another few years.
The GOP Can Always Get Worse -- and Will|Nick Gillespie|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Former Club for Growth president and now Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) is also a former supporter of the Ex-Im Bank.
Conservative Support for the Export-Import Bank Turned to Hate|Tim Mak|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“In 2012, when it was last up for reauthorization, there was some pushback on [the Ex-Im Bank],” Katz explained.
Conservative Support for the Export-Import Bank Turned to Hate|Tim Mak|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A dozen years ago, many Republicans were supporters of the Ex-Im Bank.
Conservative Support for the Export-Import Bank Turned to Hate|Tim Mak|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Well, Im willin to help folks outalways, said Mr. Chumley, his withered cheek flushing.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
They 'ung 'im in the lamp chains right hover the dinin' table, and then finished the dessert.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Youre very kind, Im sure, she said, taking the purse into which Mr. Chumley had crammed the money.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
Put away that great pile of foolscap and talk to me; Im as full of talk as an egg is full of meat.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
But as it wasnt Why, Jess, Im almost as happy over your winning it as you can be yourself!
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison

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 IM (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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Medical definitions for IM (1 of 3)

im- 2²

pref.

Variant ofin-2

Medical definitions for IM (2 of 3)

im- 1¹

pref.

Variant ofin-1

Medical definitions for IM (3 of 3)

abbr.

internal medicine

intramuscular