noun
Uncommon
typo
TEYE-poh
Typo (noun) means a small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word. Example: “There's a typo in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from.”
noun
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A small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word.
"There's a typo in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from.""
"She sent the email before noticing the typo in the subject line."
How to use typo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, usually accidental, spelling or typing mistake.
When to use it
Informal — used casually rather than in formal writing about errors.
Common pairings
spot a typo
fix a typo
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Word forms
- Plural
- typos, typoes
- Third person singular
- typos
- Past tense
- typoed, typo'd
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There's a _____ in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from."
Etymology
A shortened form of "typographical error."
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Rhymes for typo
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What does “typo” mean?
The word “typo” means a small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word. In plain terms, a small, usually accidental, spelling or typing mistake.
How do you pronounce “typo”?
“Typo” is pronounced TEYE-poh (/ˈtaɪpəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “typo” in a sentence?
Here is “typo” used in a sentence: “There's a typo in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from.".”
What part of speech is “typo”?
“Typo” is a noun.
Is “typo” a common word?
“Typo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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