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.”

abbreviation

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 notes

In 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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Easily confused with

imho imao → tbh →

Common pairings

imo it's better just imo imo though

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_____ the second season is much stronger.

Etymology

An initialism of 'in my opinion'.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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in my opinion imho in my view personally

Related Words

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Rhymes for IMO

Simo primo Eskimo geronimo generalissimo

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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