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.
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.
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?
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