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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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe river that gives Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Tyne and Wear region their names.
Common pairings
the River Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- tynes
- Past tense
- tyned
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Etymology
From an Old English river name, possibly from an ancient Celtic word meaning "river."
Rhymes for Tyne
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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.".
