sin
Translation
sin, transgression
Examples
He confessed his sins to the priest.
He confessed his sins to the priest.
It's a sin to waste food.
It's a sin to waste food.
Grammar Patterns
((against sb./sth.)) an offence against (sb./sth.) It is a sin against God.
it is a sin ((to-inf)) it is wrong to do (sth.) It's a sin to waste food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transgression, wrongdoing, vice; Antonyms: virtue, righteousness
Etymology
From Old English `synn`, with roots meaning 'to be', in the sense of 'to be truly the one (who is guilty)'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sign' that you've done something wrong.