sam Meaning & Definition
What Does Sam Mean?
Sam is a symbol that means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Samaritan Aramaic. As a verb, it means To assemble. As an adverb, it means Together.
Word Facts for Sam
| Part of speech | symbol, verb, adverb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //sæm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | surface-to-air missile |
| Plural | sams |
| Verb forms | sams, samming, sammed |
Sam Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Samaritan Aramaic.
Sam as a Verb
- To assemble.
- To bring together; join (in marriage, friendship, love, etc.).
- To bring together; collect; put in order; arrange.
- To assemble; come together.
- To coagulate; curdle (milk).
Sam as an Adverb
- Together
Sam as an Adjective
- Half or imperfectly done.
- Half-heated.
Sam as a Noun
- Federal narcotics agent.
Noun
- Surface-to-air missile
Verb
- (of persons) To bring together; join (in marriage, friendship, love, etc.).
- (of things) To bring together; collect; put in order; arrange.
Adjective
- (of food) Half-heated.
Synonyms of Sam
Sam synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sam
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sam in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sam (third-person singular simple present sams, present participle samming, simple past and past participle sammed)
sam (not comparable)
sam (plural sams)
Words That Rhyme With Sam
Origin of Sam
Origin 1: From Middle English sammen, samnen, from Old English samnian, ġesamnian (“to collect, assemble, bring together, gather, join, unite, compose, meet, glean”), from Proto-West Germanic *samnōn, from Proto-Germanic *samnōną (“to gather”), from Proto-Indo-European *sem- (“one”). Cognate with Dutch zamelen (“to collect”), German sammeln (“to collect, gather”), Swedish samla (“to gather, collect”), Icelandic samna (“to gather, collect”). More at same.
Origin 2: From Middle English sām (“together”), from Old English samen (“together”), from Proto-West Germanic *saman, from Proto-Germanic *samanai (“together”), from Proto-Indo-European *sem- (“together, one”).
Origin 3: From Middle English sam- (prefix), from Old English sam-, from Proto-Germanic *sēmi- (“half”), from Proto-Indo-European *sēmi- (“half”). Related to semi- (via Latin).
Origin 4: Possibly from Uncle Sam.
How Do You Say Sam?
Sam is pronounced //sæm// and has 1 syllable.
Sam: Your Questions Answered
Is sam a symbol or a verb?
Sam is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a verb, an adverb, an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for sam?
Words with a similar meaning to sam include surface-to-air missile. See the full list of sam synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sam?
The plural of sam is sams.
What is the past tense of sam?
The past tense of sam is sammed. The present participle is samming.