lin Meaning & Definition
What Does Lin Mean?
Lin is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Lingala. As a verb, it means To desist, to stop, to cease. As a noun, it means Alternative spelling of linn.
Word Facts for Lin
| Part of speech | symbol, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /lɪn/ |
| Plural | lins |
| Verb forms | lins, linning, linned |
Lin Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Lingala.
Lin as a Verb
- To desist, to stop, to cease.
Lin as a Noun
- Alternative spelling of linn.
a roaring lin
Noun
- Alternative form of line (“flax, linen”).
a lin apron, lin-break, lin-brake, a lin cap, lin-clout, lin-garn/lin-yarn, lin-man, lin-weaver/lin-webster, lin-wheel
Synonyms of Lin
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Lin synonyms and antonyms →Lin in a Sentence
a roaring lin
a lin apron, lin-break, lin-brake, a lin cap, lin-clout, lin-garn/lin-yarn, lin-man, lin-weaver/lin-webster, lin-wheel
Word Forms & Grammar
lin (third-person singular simple present lins, present participle linning, simple past linned or lan, past participle linned or lan or lun)
lin (plural lins)
Words That Rhyme With Lin
Origin of Lin
Origin 1: From Middle English linnen, from Old English linnan (“to cease from, desist, lose, yield up”), from Proto-West Germanic *linnan, from Proto-Germanic *linnaną (“to turn, move aside, avoid”), from Proto-Indo-European *ley- (“to elude, avoid, shrink from”). Cognate with Danish linne (“to stop, rest”), dialectal Swedish linna (“to pause, rest”), Icelandic linna (“to stop, rest”).
Origin 2: See English linn.
Origin 3: From Middle English lin, from Old English līn (“flax, linen, cloth”). For more information, see the entry linen, lint.
Common Questions About Lin
Is lin a symbol or a verb?
Lin is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is the plural of lin?
The plural of lin is lins.
What is the past tense of lin?
The past tense of lin is linned. The present participle is linning.