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ain Meaning & Definition

/eːn/

What Does Ain Mean?

As a symbol, ain means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Ainu. As a noun, it means Alternative form of ayin (“Semitic letter”). As a determiner, it means Own; belonging to one.

Quick Facts About Ain

Part of speechsymbol, noun, determiner
Pronunciation//eːn//
Syllables1
Synonymspersonal and own
Pluralains

Ain Definition (Symbol)

  1. ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Ainu.

Ain as a Noun

  1. Alternative form of ayin (“Semitic letter”).

Ain as a Determiner

  1. Own; belonging to one.

Synonyms of Ain

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Antonyms of Ain

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Ain in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

ain (plural ains)

ain

Origin of Ain

From (Scots) Middle English aȝen.

Ain Pronunciation

Ain is pronounced //eːn// and has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Ain

Is ain a symbol or a noun?

Ain is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a determiner.

What is another word for ain?

You can replace ain with words such as personal and own. See the full list of ain synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ain?

The plural of ain is ains.

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