syn-

¹ American  

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 ).

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syn. ² American  

abbreviation

1. synonym.

2. synonymous.

3. synonymy.

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syn- ¹ British  

prefix

1. with or together

   synecology

2. fusion

   syngamy

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syn ² British  

/ sɪn, saɪn /

adverb

1. a variant of syne 1

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syn. ³ British  

abbreviation

1. synonym(ous)

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Etymology

Origin of syn-

< Greek, combining form representing sýn with, 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 said I would be in line for millions.

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You never really know who you are talking to though so I asked Syn to prove it.

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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 proudly sent me a link to a US public warning about Medusa which was put out in March.

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