IMK
0 antonyms and opposites of IMK, grouped by meaning.
Phrase — In my knowledge; used in text and online to mark a statement as being only as reliable as what the writer happens to know.
How to Use Imk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Texting and social media only. It is less established than AFAIK, and many readers will assume a typo for LMK, so use it only where the context makes the meaning obvious.
Etymology
An initialism of in my knowledge.
Full origin of IMK →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IMK and LMK?
IMK means in my knowledge and hedges your own statement — it signals you might be wrong. LMK means let me know and asks the other person to tell you something later. They are one keystroke apart, which is why IMK is so often a slip for LMK.
Is IMK the same as AFAIK?
They mean essentially the same thing: as far as I am aware. AFAIK is much older and far more widely recognised, so it is the safer choice in writing that strangers will read.