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Antonyms for din

Grammar : Noun
Spell : din
Phonetic Transcription : dɪn

Definition of din

Origin :
  • Old English dyne (n.), dynian (v.), from Proto-Germanic *duniz (cf. Old Norse dynr, Danish don, Middle Low German don "noise"), from PIE root *dwen- "to make noise" (cf. Sanskrit dhuni "roaring, a torrent").
  • noun loud, continuous noise
Example sentences :
  • The frantic movement and din of shrieks disturbed Uncle Peter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Groans and cheers were mingled, and his voice at first was drowned by the din.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Amid the din and dust little but destruction can be discerned.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The din and roar of life was to him what the voice of the sea is to the sailor.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • The din is so confusing, and your aunt is quite right—one ought to make a list.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • The din of the drinkers subsided at length, and toper after toper was helped to his bed.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • Charged was the air of Worcester with the din of that fierce massacre.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "It had been a miracle if you had with this din," answered La Boulaye.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini
  • You will know when we have closed with the enemy, the din will be loud enough.
  • Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon
  • Suddenly above the din of the elements a shout sounded in the night.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for din

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