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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for 411
  1. info
  2. scoop
  3. information
  4. tip
  5. rumor
  6. book
Noun
  • For the most up-to-date info on delays or cancellations, download your airline's app, sign up for text alerts, or use tracking sites like FlightAware.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Here are the plans that these grocery stores across Kansas City have for Independence Day and where to find more info.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • This scoop-neck tank is 95 percent cotton with some stretch for a comfortable fit.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • After his brace in Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal match, England star Jude Bellingham deserved two scoops of ice cream on Sunday.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.
    — Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Hart went into writing the ballad with that information, but the rest was up to him.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • Working with businesses, residents and neighborhood watch groups, the POP unit receives tips from community members and investigates them.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Supermodel Karlie Kloss also attended, seemingly putting to rest any rumors of a rift between her and Swift.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Even so, rumors suggest that such glasses may not appear until late next year, so software support is more likely for iOS 28.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • The first season adapts the events of the first book and sets up the potential for a second season based on the sequel, On The Banks of Plum Creek.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The outsider artist—which really does feel like the best way to describe her work as composer, book writer, and star—is Jennifer Nettles, half of the country-music band Sugarland, who has also pursued a career as an actor.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Definition of book
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

aah
aahed
aahing
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
banana-mirrored
Contradictory Words Quiz Pick out which word means one thing…and the opp...
See All