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Tyne

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Tyne (name) means a river in northeast England that flows through Newcastle. Example: “Newcastle sits on the northern bank of the River Tyne.”

name

A river in northeast England that flows through Newcastle.

"Newcastle sits on the northern bank of the River Tyne."

How to use Tyne

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe river that gives Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Tyne and Wear region their names.

Common pairings

the River Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne

Word forms

tyned past tense, tynes singular

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Etymology

From an Old English river name, possibly from an ancient Celtic word meaning "river."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Tyne

syne Wayne Payne Jayne Rayne Layne Phryne Dwayne Shayne anodyne Evelyne Biscayne

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tyne” mean?

The word “Tyne” means a river in northeast England that flows through Newcastle. In plain terms, the river that gives Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Tyne and Wear region their names.

How do you pronounce “Tyne”?

“Tyne” is pronounced tyn (/taɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tyne” in a sentence?

Here is “Tyne” used in a sentence: “Newcastle sits on the northern bank of the River Tyne.”

What part of speech is “Tyne”?

“Tyne” is a name.

Where does the word “Tyne” come from?

The word “Tyne” comes from Old English. From an Old English river name, possibly from an ancient Celtic word meaning "river.".