Sin Definition & Meaning
sin
- noun
- estrangement from god
- an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
- ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
- (Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna
- the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- violent and excited activity; "they began to fight like sin"
- verb
- commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
- commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview"
"Sin" in song lyrics
See how sin is used in real songs:
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"It's a goddamn sin"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues -
"Crimes cold defended, get caught, do the sin"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"Beginning of sin"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
Words that rhyme with sin
Usage tips for "sin"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sin" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sin to find words that pair well.
Use "sin" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sin mean?
- estrangement from god an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle (Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet violent and excited activity; "they began to fight like sin" commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
- What part of speech is sin?
- Sin is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does sin have?
- Sin has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).