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Word

amin

Phoneticsamin

/ɑˈmin/

Definition

interj. an old way of spelling 'amen'. You say this at the end of a prayer to show that you agree or hope it comes true.

interj. an archaic orthographic variant of 'amen', used to express solemn ratification or agreement at the conclusion of a prayer or hymn.

Examples

“The priest finished the prayer and the people said amin.”

“In many ancient religious texts, the word amin appears at the end of verses to confirm the truth of the statement.”

“The scribe meticulously transcribed the liturgy, ending each invocation with a flourish on the final amin to signify the congregation's collective assent.”

Examples

simple

“The priest finished the prayer and the people said amin.”

contextual

“In many ancient religious texts, the word amin appears at the end of verses to confirm the truth of the statement.”

complex

“The scribe meticulously transcribed the liturgy, ending each invocation with a flourish on the final amin to signify the congregation's collective assent.”

Usage

Archaic spelling; in modern English, 'amen' is the standard form.

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C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
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