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
  • Don't mindlessly scroll, let your guard down and start clicking to hand over your self-populating banking info.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That’s important info for farmers with big implements to run, from fertilizer rigs to seeders.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Who can deny themselves a frosty scoop of deliciousness between Mediterranean feasts?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Using a 1/4-cup dry measuring scoop, scoop the batter for 3 or 4 pancakes into the pan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • The company can also expect litigation from shareholders, and possible regulatory action, if Huang or the board held back material information from investors (Nvidia previously denied the allegations of an affair to media outlets).
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In the litigation brought by the Iranian immigrant advocacy group, at least a dozen Iranian detainees have said they’ve been contacted by Iranian officials who had knowledge of sensitive information on their asylum claims.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • To submit a tip regarding the circumstances related to the shooting, contact Northern District Shooting Detectives at 410-396-2455.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Insider tip Don’t miss a visit to the ice-cream cart that sits, practically beckoning guests over, at the side of the main pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Since rumors began swirling on social media about her appointment, scores of editors, stylists, influencers and celebrities rejoiced online.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For a long time, fans thought the song was originally written for Selena Quintanilla, though Pulido dispelled the rumors in an interview.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • Polson did not respond to messages asking him to confirm all the books are his.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • To be in easy reach of the spa, book into a room on the second floor, although note the corridor is prone to spa-traffic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of book
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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