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
  • And then there was a data point shared by Spanish consulting and market research firm GECA, based on Teleformat data, which saw Iberseries attendees taking photos on their mobiles or jotting down the info.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Turns out there’s no slick Stripe integration like Muse has to save your credit card info and use a virtual card for checkout.
    — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Offer is valid throughout October at participating Salt & Straw locations and is available to eligible patrons with an active subscription; each eligible subscriber may receive one complimentary scoop during the promotional period.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • After the young widow stepped back behind the black curtains, where scoops of mint chocolate chip in disposable bamboo bowls drifted through a room of donors and White House staffers, the evening moved from celebration to wake.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • Jamal, meanwhile, was allegedly handing over information about his clients to the FBI.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Compelling information, but not strong enough to convince a politician.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • The weekly newsletter offers readers savings tips, expert answers to your questions and weekly challenges to help boost savings.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • By that time, investigators had run down anonymous tips, interviewed witnesses and contacted attorneys hired by the accused, the documents show.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Michael Douglas is confirming a rumor that has followed him around for decades.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Social media accounts churn out AI images simply because celebrity rumors generate clicks and engagement—traffic that can ultimately be monetized by the people producing it and the platforms hosting it.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • There's a fittingly witchy gift shop filled with all sorts of tchotchkes and collectibles, including spell books, tarot cards, cups for reading tea leaves, and a selection of history books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Brower and her partner, Aspen Simone, dug into books about pigeon behavior and their history with humans.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of book
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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