om Meaning & Definition
What Does Om Mean?
Om is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-1 language code for Oromo. As a noun, it means A sacred, mystical syllable used in prayer and meditation. As a verb, it means To chant the sacred syllable om.
Om: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɒm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | oms |
| Verb forms | oms, omming, ommed |
Om Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-1 language code for Oromo.
Om as a Noun
- A sacred, mystical syllable used in prayer and meditation.
Om as a Verb
- To chant the sacred syllable om.
Om as an Interjection
- Rare form of nom (used to denote eating, or enjoyment of eating).
Synonyms of Om
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Om synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Om
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Om in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
om (plural oms)
om (third-person singular simple present oms, present participle omming, simple past and past participle ommed)
om
Origin of Om
Learned borrowing from Sanskrit ओम् (om) (symbol ॐ (oṃ) (ॐ)). The former (om) is used in both Buddhist and Hindu settings, while the latter (aum) is usually used only in Jain and Hindu settings.
Pronouncing Om
Om is pronounced //ɒm// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Om
Is om a symbol or a noun?
Om is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun, a verb and an interjection.
What is the plural of om?
The plural of om is oms.
What is the past tense of om?
The past tense of om is ommed. The present participle is omming.