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the internet domain name for

  1. Isle of Man

IM

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abbreviation for

  1. (computing) instant message
  2. (computing) instant messaging
  3. Also: i.m.. intramuscular
  4. (chess) International Master

im-

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prefix

  1. a variant of in-1, in-2

I'm (aɪm Pronunciation for I'm ) 

Definitions

contraction of

  1. I am

in-1 or il- or im- or ir-

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prefix

  1. not; non- ⇒ incredible, insincere, illegal, imperfect, irregular
    Compare un-1

Word Origin

from Latin in-; related to ne-, nōn not

in-2 or il- or im- or ir-

Definitions

prefix

  1. in; into; towards; within; on ⇒ infiltrate, immigrate
  2. having an intensive or causative function ⇒ inflame, imperil

Word Origin

from in (prep, adv)

Example Sentences Including 'im'

I fink me went to skool wiv im at St Ethelbert's Primary in Iver Heath.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
I would im agine there will be some people who will say ``well if that is the church I don't want to be a part of it anymore'.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
Must have been about fifty or more guys pushing money at `im, handing ` im wads of notes.
Matthews, Lew A Conviction of Guilt
Then he turned to me and went on, `You shouldn't be working ` im on a day like this, t'aint good for `im.
Scotson, Linda Doran - Child of Courage
We... Terry Smaczylo HI my name is nicole sheppard and im 14 years old, i have be... Nicole Sheppard There is absolutely no excuse.
canada.com (2004)
`I am not surprised you `ave a shock to see ` im `ere," she gloated.
Low, Ona Murky Shallows
`I tell ya, Ted, you must be the luckiest bleeder alive, ` im findin ' you like that.
Sun, News of the World (2000)
`Yeah... me... me friend Mr Ilochina, him don buy ` im own house.
Emecheta, Buchi Gwendolen

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Comment byCollins Dictionary (Admin) on 31 Oct 2012

'IM' definition based on an original suggestion by lylesantos made on the 26 July 2012.

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