sin — an act that is regarded as a transgression against divine law or moral principles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act that is regarded as a transgression against divine law or moral principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪn/
Example Sentences
- My biggest sin is eating ice cream for breakfast every Sunday.
- It would be a sin to waste such delicious food.
- According to my diet plan, chocolate cake is the ultimate sin.
sin
NOUN[/sɪn/]
an act that is regarded as a transgression against divine law or moral principles
an act that is regarded as a transgression against divine law or moral principles
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'synn', derived from Germanic roots. The word originally meant 'to miss the mark' or 'go astray', later developing to denote moral or religious transgression.
Breakdown
Old English 'synn' → Modern English 'sin'. The word evolved from its literal sense of missing a target to its abstract meaning of moral wrongdoing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My biggest sin is eating ice cream for breakfast every Sunday.”
“It would be a sin to waste such delicious food.”
“According to my diet plan, chocolate cake is the ultimate sin.”
“The priest spoke about forgiveness of sins during the sermon.”
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