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auto

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈɔtoʊ/ · UK /ˈɔːtəʊ/

auto means: A vehicle with an engine and usually four wheels, used for carrying people.

noun

CARB1

A vehicle with an engine and usually four wheels, used for carrying people.

  • The company sells used autos.
  • Auto insurance can be expensive.
  • He works at an auto repair shop.

Similar words: car, automobile

Common phrases: auto insurance, auto dealer, auto repair

AUTOMATIC GEARBOXC1

A car gearbox that changes gears by itself.

  • The car has a six-speed auto.
  • This auto shifts smoothly between gears.
  • They replaced the old gearbox with an auto.

Similar words: automatic transmission, automatic gearbox

Common phrases: four-speed auto, auto transmission, smooth auto

THREE WHEEL TAXIB2

A small motor vehicle with three wheels used as a taxi, especially in South Asia.

  • We took an auto to the station.
  • The auto driver waited outside the market.
  • How much is the auto fare?

Similar words: autorickshaw

Common phrases: take an auto, auto driver, auto fare

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