informed

Everyday

1. Told someone facts or news, often in a formal way. tree →
2. (adjective) Knowing a lot about a subject; having good information. tree →
3. «Inform on»: secretly tell the police or someone in charge about another person's wrongdoing. tree →

In the lessons

Formal word in letters, news and exams (parents will be informed). In civics and science, «an informed decision» is made using facts. Phrases: «keep someone informed», «well-informed», «an informed choice», «informed of / about».

Examples

• The school informed parents about the trip. tree →
• We were informed that the match was cancelled. tree →
• Please keep me informed. tree →
• She made an informed choice after reading the facts. tree →
• He is well-informed about dinosaurs. tree →
• The thief was caught after someone informed on him. tree →
• I informed my teacher that I felt ill. tree →
• When the vizier read the letter he went and informed the king. tree →

Note

Formal; everyday: «told», «knew». Use «inform someone of / about something», NOT «inform to someone». Noun «information» (uncountable: no «informations»). «Informant» or «informer» = a person who informs.