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The definition of auto is an abbreviation for automobile which is a machine with an engine, four wheels, and room for passengers that is used to transport people on land.

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A car is an example of an auto.

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noun pl. autos

an automobile

intransitive verb autoed, autoing

to go by automobile: an earlier usage

adjective, noun

automatic

of or for oneself; self: autobiography
by oneself or itself: automobile
automatic: autofocus

Origin: < Gr autos, self

See auto in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. au·tos

An automobile.

intransitive verb au·toed, au·to·ing, au·tos

To go by or ride in an automobile.

Origin:

Origin: Short for automobile

or aut-

prefix

Self; same: autogamy.
Automatic: autopilot.

Origin:

Origin: Greek

Origin: , from autos, self

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