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
  • Examples include matchup info, defensive positioning and player tendencies, which teams argued were necessities.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • And the whole family can enjoy the new Bleat & Greet experience with the ranch’s baby goats, which includes cuddle and play time with the baby animals plus info about how the goats are cared for each day.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Grab a seat at Piazza della Signoria with a scoop of gelato before climbing Giotto's Bell Tower for that iconic view of Brunelleschi's dome.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Adding a scoop of protein powder to your coffee is an easy way to significantly increase your protein intake.
    — Trista Chan, Health, 19 July 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • In a statement released Friday, the NFL stated that an investigation concluded that Gold provided confidential information about the Cardinals’ 2026 NFL draft selections before they were publicly announced.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Fewer staff has meant all facets of the outbreak investigation have been slowed — from simple data entry to complex laboratory analysis of genetic information.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • On the other hand, the European Central Bank — one of two major central banks to hike rates since February — warned on Thursday that the current inflation problem may be only the tip of the spear.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The physical border fence between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar was removed earlier this month, under a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Bechtel and Healy first sparked romance rumors in September 2023 when they were spotted kissing in New York City.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • Pattinson and Waterhouse first sparked relationship rumors after they were spotted holding hands following a movie date in London.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • During Apple TV‘s Hall H panel, the BAFTA winner appeared via video to greet fans and share the first look at the cyberpunk sci-fi series based on the 1984 William Gibson book, premiering January 22 on the streamer.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of book
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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