auto
Translation
car, automobile
Examples
He bought a new auto last week.
He bought a new auto last week.
The auto show is this weekend.
The auto show is this weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((an/the)) auto a car He bought a new auto last week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: car, vehicle, automobile
Etymology
Short for 'automobile', from Greek 'autos' meaning 'self'. It refers to something that moves by itself.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'auto' as being 'auto'matic. It's a car that moves automatically.