syn-

¹

1. a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek, having the same function as co- (synthesis; synoptic ); used, with the meaning “with,” “together,” in the formation of compound words (synsepalous ) or “synthetic” in such compounds (syngas ).

syn.

²

abbreviation

1. synonym.

2. synonymous.

3. synonymy.

syn-

¹

prefix

1. with or together

   synecology

2. fusion

   syngamy

syn

²

/ sɪn, saɪn /

adverb

1. a variant of syne 1

syn.

³

abbreviation

1. synonym(ous)

Word History and Origins

Origin of syn-¹

< Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with

Word History and Origins

Origin of syn-¹

from Greek sun together, with

Example Sentences

I told Syn, who had changed their name mid-conversation, that I was potentially interested but needed to know how it works.

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Syn estimated that their team could demand a ransom in the tens of millions if they successfully infiltrated the corporation.

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Syn said I would be in line for millions.

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"You'd be surprised at the number of employees who would provide us access," Syn said.

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Syn said he was a "reach out manager" for the cyber-crime group called Medusa.

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