\ ˈī-ˈem
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IM'd; IM'ing
Definition of IM
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to send an instant message to
: to communicate by instant message
IM
abbreviationDefinition of IM (Entry 2 of 3)
im-
prefixDefinition of im- (Entry 3 of 3)
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“IM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IM. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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