SIN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Sin

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English synn (noun), syngian (verb); probably related to Latin sons, sont- ‘guilty’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law

Short Definition:

immoral act considered to be transgression against divine law

Examples:
  • a sin in the eyes of God
  • the human capacity for sin

Word: Sin

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

commit a sin

Short Definition:

commit sin

Examples:
  • I sinned and brought shame down on us

Word: Sin

Speech Type: Other

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