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
  • Needless to say, hopes are high for all the info GTA fans have been waiting years to hear and see.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The former City Hall contender didn’t respond to a comment for more info Deadline left on his IG post.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Get the inside scoop on Splash House here from three DJs performing at the festival, as Alleycvt, Whipped Cream and Omri.
    — Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The unconventional stack of flavors is created with a special slicing scoop, designed to create the cone’s broad, flat layers and keep the tower of ice cream structurally sound.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • The clubs use that data, as well as additional information gathered through other testing methods, to aid in the management of the training loads and performance of their athletes.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sadly, progress and trust in public health and science are now being eroded with through neglect, funding cuts, and information gaps.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • The cut is a modern textured crop featuring a forward flow and frosted tips.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The tip is $21,000, approximately equivalent to Joy’s pinky nail.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher’s performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Officials urged the public not to speculate or spread rumors about the cause at this early stage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • The prosecution’s case is largely built on the defendant’s own words, including his book, podcast and documentary interviews and statements to police.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • One page, on paper, taped inside the front cover of a book, written before anyone knew the full answer and precisely because nobody did.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of book
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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