C1noun 2K

Sin

🇬🇧 UK /["/sɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sɪn/"]/

Meaning of Sin

an offence against God or against a religious or moral law

In simple words: Doing something wrong or bad that goes against moral principles.

Sin in a sentence

• According to religious teachings, stealing is considered a sin.
• Many believe that lying to harm others is a grave sin.
• In calculus, the sine function is often abbreviated as sin.
• The sin of the angle in the right triangle helps determine its dimensions.
• He confessed his sin and sought forgiveness from the community.

How to use Sin

Used in religious or moral contexts. It's generally appropriate in discussions about ethics, religion, or personal behavior but might be less suitable in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sin' as 'sinned' — imagine someone confessing their wrongdoings.

Related words

Collocations with Sin

• cardinal
• deadly
• mortal
• commit
• confess
• repent
• tax
• bin
• sin against
• sin of
• the forgiveness of sin
• the forgiveness of sins
• the seven deadly sins
• cardinal
• deadly
• mortal
• commit
• confess
• repent
• tax
• bin
• sin against
• sin of
• the forgiveness of sin
• the forgiveness of sins
• the seven deadly sins
• cardinal
• deadly
• mortal
• commit
• confess
• repent
• tax
• bin
• sin against
• sin of
• the forgiveness of sin
• the forgiveness of sins
• the seven deadly sins

Synonyms for Sin

• transgression
• wrongdoing
• offense
• immorality

Opposites of Sin

• virtue
• goodness

Common mistakes with Sin

• Confused with 'sinner' — 'sin' is the act, while 'sinner' is the person who commits it.
• Misunderstood as a legal term; it's more about morality than legality.
• Omitted in discussions about moral beliefs; often used when discussing faith.

Frequently asked questions about Sin

What does Sin mean?

Doing something wrong or bad that goes against moral principles.

What is the definition of Sin?

an offence against God or against a religious or moral law

How do you use Sin in a sentence?

According to religious teachings, stealing is considered a sin.

Can you give another example of Sin?

Many believe that lying to harm others is a grave sin.

What are synonyms for Sin?

Common alternatives include transgression, wrongdoing, offense, immorality.

What is the opposite of Sin?

Opposite meanings include virtue, goodness.

What words go with Sin?

It commonly pairs with cardinal, deadly, mortal, commit, confess, repent, tax, bin, sin against, sin of, the forgiveness of sin, the forgiveness of sins, the seven deadly sins, cardinal, deadly, mortal, commit, confess, repent, tax, bin, sin against, sin of, the forgiveness of sin, the forgiveness of sins, the seven deadly sins, cardinal, deadly, mortal, commit, confess, repent, tax, bin, sin against, sin of, the forgiveness of sin, the forgiveness of sins, the seven deadly sins.

What are common mistakes when using Sin?

Confused with 'sinner' — 'sin' is the act, while 'sinner' is the person who commits it. Misunderstood as a legal term; it's more about morality than legality. Omitted in discussions about moral beliefs; often used when discussing faith.

How do you pronounce Sin?

US: /["/sɪn/"]/, UK: /["/sɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sin?

Used in religious or moral contexts. It's generally appropriate in discussions about ethics, religion, or personal behavior but might be less suitable in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Sin?

"Sin" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.