Auto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔːtəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Auto is an adjective meaning (automotive) Clipping of automatic (of a gearbox/transmission).
Meaning
(automotive) Clipping of automatic (of a gearbox/transmission).
More Meanings
- (now chiefly attributive) Clipping of automobile.
- (uncountable) A setting for automatic operation.
- (automotive) An automatic gearbox/transmission.
- (automotive) A car with an automatic gearbox/transmission.
- (intransitive, dated) To travel by automobile.
- (India) An autorickshaw.
Example Sentences
Put it on auto.
It's an auto sedan which we picked up from a wholesaler locally.
My brother is an auto mechanic. He can get me a discount on auto parts.
In 1909, his grandfather was the first farmer in the county to buy an auto.
Word Forms
- autos
- autoing
- autoed
Synonyms for auto
Depending on context, synonyms include automobile, car, motorcar, motor, automatic, machine.
Antonyms for auto
Common opposites include manual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include automobile, motorcar, car, machine, headlight, automotive.
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