sin Meaning & Definition
What Does Sin Mean?
Sin is a symbol that means The trigonometric function sine. As a noun, it means A violation of divine will or religious law. As a verb, it means To commit a sin.
Quick Facts About Sin
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪn/ |
| Synonyms | blunder, boob and hell |
| Plural | sins |
| Verb forms | sins, sinning, sinned |
Sin Definition (Symbol)
- The trigonometric function sine.
Symbol
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Sinhalese.
Sin as a Noun
- A violation of divine will or religious law.
As a Christian, I think this is a sin against God.
- Sinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
- A misdeed or wrong.
- A sin offering; a sacrifice for sin.
- An embodiment of sin; a very wicked person.
- A flaw or mistake.
No movie is without sin.
- sin bin
Sin as a Verb
- To commit a sin.
Noun
- A letter of the Hebrew alphabet; שׂ
- A letter of the Arabic alphabet; س
Noun
- Alternative form of sinh (“tube skirt”).
Noun
- A violation of God's will or religious law.
As a Christian, I think this is a sin against God.
- A misdeed.
- A flaw.
No movie is without sin.
Noun
- A traditional tube skirt worn by Lao and Thai women, particularly northern Thai and northeastern Thai women.
Synonyms of Sin
Sin synonyms and antonyms →Sin in a Sentence
As a Christian, I think this is a sin against God.
No movie is without sin.
Word Forms & Grammar
sin (countable and uncountable, plural sins)
sin (third-person singular simple present sins, present participle sinning, simple past and past participle sinned)
sin (plural sins)
Words That Rhyme With Sin
Origin of Sin
Origin 1: From Middle English synne, sinne, from Old English synn (“sin”), from Proto-West Germanic *sunnju, from Proto-Germanic *sunjō (“truth, excuse”) and *sundī, *sundijō (“sin”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁s-ónt-ih₂, from *h₁sónts ("being, true", implying a verdict of "truly guilty" against an accusation or charge), from *h₁es- (“to be”); compare Old English sōþ ("true"; see sooth). Doublet of suttee.
Origin 2: Inherited from Middle English synnen, modification of earlier syngen, from Old English syngian, from synniġ (“sinful”) + -ian.
Origin 3: Modification of shin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sin
Is sin a symbol or a noun?
Sin is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for sin?
Words with a similar meaning to sin include blunder, boob and hell. See the full list of sin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sin?
The plural of sin is sins.
What is the past tense of sin?
The past tense of sin is sinned. The present participle is sinning.