sin
Translation
sin, transgression, to sin
Examples
Greed is a deadly sin.
Greed is a deadly sin.
It's a sin to waste food.
It's a sin to waste food.
He sinned against God.
He sinned against God.
Grammar Patterns
((a sin)) to do sth. it is a sin to do something It's a sin to waste food.
to ((sin)) ((against sb.)) to commit a sin against someone He sinned against God.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transgression, wrongdoing, vice; Antonyms: virtue, righteousness
Etymology
From Old English 'synn', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
A short, simple word for a serious concept. Think of 'sin' being 'in' a state of wrongdoing.