auto
Translation
car, automobile
Examples
He bought a new auto last week.
He bought a new auto last week.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) auto a car He bought a new auto last week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: car, vehicle, motor
Etymology
Short for 'automobile', from Greek 'autos' (self) and Latin 'mobilis' (movable). A self-moving vehicle.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'auto' as something that moves 'auto-matically' on its own.