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DIN

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DIN (noun) means a loud, confused mixture of noise. Example: “You could barely hear yourself think over the din of the factory floor.”

noun
1
A loud, confused mixture of noise.
"You could barely hear yourself think over the din of the factory floor."
"The din of the crowd grew as kickoff approached."
verb
1
To repeat something loudly and insistently until it sinks in.
"His parents had dinned the importance of honesty into him since childhood."

How to Use DIN

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA loud, jumbled racket of noise, or the act of hammering a message into someone by repeating it.

Common pairings
din of the crowd over the din din something into someone

Word Forms

dinned past tense, dins plural, Dins plural, dins singular

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “DIN” mean?

The word “DIN” means a loud, confused mixture of noise. In plain terms, a loud, jumbled racket of noise, or the act of hammering a message into someone by repeating it.

How do you pronounce “DIN”?

“DIN” is pronounced dihn (/dɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “DIN” in a sentence?

Here is “DIN” used in a sentence: “You could barely hear yourself think over the din of the factory floor.”

What is another word for “DIN”?

Words with a similar meaning to “DIN” include ballyhoo, blast, bobbery, bombilation, charivari and clangour.

What is the opposite of “DIN”?

The opposite of “DIN” — its antonyms — are lull, murmur, peace and silence.

What part of speech is “DIN”?

Depending on how it is used, “DIN” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “DIN” a common word?

“DIN” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “DIN” have?

“DIN” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud, confused mixture of noise.

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