Meaning & use
IM
A short written message sent and received in real time over the internet, or the system used to send it.
See it in a sentence
She sent him a quick IM to ask if the meeting had been moved.
Many offices use an internal IM system instead of email for quick questions.
A note on using this word
Short for "instant message" or "instant messaging"; it can also be used as a verb, as in "just IM me later."
Words with a similar meaning
instant message
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To send someone a message through an instant messaging service.
IM me when you get to the station and I'll come meet you.
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