verb
Uncommon
rin
rihn
Rin (verb) means a dialectal (Scots) form of "run.". Example: “The bairns rin doon the hill.”
verb
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A dialectal (Scots) form of "run."
"The bairns rin doon the hill."
How to use rin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older or dialect way of saying "run."
When to use it
Chiefly found in Scots and older English dialects, not standard modern English.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- rins
- Past tense
- ran, run
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The bairns _____ doon the hill.
Etymology
From Old English rinnan, "to run," the same root as the modern word "run."
Rhymes for rin
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What does “rin” mean?
The word “rin” means a dialectal (Scots) form of "run.". In plain terms, an older or dialect way of saying "run.".
How do you pronounce “rin”?
“Rin” is pronounced rihn (/ɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “rin” in a sentence?
Here is “rin” used in a sentence: “The bairns rin doon the hill.”
What part of speech is “rin”?
“Rin” is a verb.
Where does the word “rin” come from?
The word “rin” comes from Old English. From Old English rinnan, "to run," the same root as the modern word "run.".
Is “rin” a common word?
“Rin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
