Informer

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrmər/

Definitions of informer

noun a person who provides information to the authorities about someone else's illegal or criminal activities

Example Sentences

A1 The informer told the police about the robbery.

A2 The informer provided valuable information to the authorities.

B1 The informer's identity was kept confidential for their safety.

B2 The informer's testimony led to the arrest of the criminal.

C1 The informer played a crucial role in dismantling the drug cartel.

C2 The informer's cooperation with law enforcement helped solve multiple cases.

Examples of informer in a Sentence

formal The informer provided crucial information to the authorities.

informal The informer spilled the beans to the cops.

slang The snitch ratted out his friends to save himself.

figurative The informer acted as a beacon of light in the dark world of crime.

Grammatical Forms of informer

• past tense: informed
• plural: informers
• comparative: more informative
• superlative: most informative
• present tense: informs
• future tense: will inform
• perfect tense: has informed
• continuous tense: is informing
• singular: informer
• positive degree: informative
• infinitive: to inform
• gerund: informing
• participle: informed

Origin and Evolution of informer

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'informer' originated from the Latin word 'informare' which means to give form or shape to something.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the word 'informer' referred to someone who provided information or knowledge. Over time, it has evolved to also include the negative connotation of someone who betrays or reports on others.