abbreviation
IMO
eye-em-OH
IMO (abbreviation) means Written before or after a statement to mark it as a personal view rather than a fact. Example: “imo the second season is much stronger.”
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informal Written before or after a statement to mark it as a personal view rather than a fact.
"imo the second season is much stronger."
"That's the wrong call, imo."
How to use IMO
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of writing 'in my opinion'.
When to use it
Informal writing and comment threads; spell it out in professional prose.
Memory tip
IMO can go at either end of the sentence, but reads more naturally at the start.
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Common pairings
imo it's better
just imo
imo though
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Etymology
An initialism of 'in my opinion'.
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What is the difference between IMO and IMHO?
IMHO adds 'humble' and softens the opinion, often as a courtesy before disagreeing. IMO is flatter and more matter-of-fact. In practice many writers use IMHO lightly, even sarcastically, so the humility is not always sincere.
Is it rude to use IMO?
No — it does the opposite of rudeness by flagging that you are stating a view, not correcting anyone. It is only out of place in formal writing, where you would write 'in my opinion' or simply drop the hedge.
What is the meaning of IMO?
"IMO" (abbreviation) means written before or after a statement to mark it as a personal view rather than a fact.
What is another word for IMO?
Other words for "IMO" include in my opinion, imho, in my view, personally.
