Meaning & use
din
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UK/dɪn/
US/dɪn/
Meaning
nounusually singular
A loud, unpleasant noise that continues for some time.
Grammar: Usually singular with a: a din of traffic; uncountable use is less common.
Patterns
- a din of something
- above the din
- make a din
The din of construction made it hard to concentrate.
We shouted above the din of the crowd.
The children were making a terrible din in the hallway.
Word forms
| plural | dins |
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Common combinations
- above the din
- She raised her voice above the din in the cafeteria.
- din of traffic
- The apartment windows muffled the din of traffic.
- make a din
- Please do not make a din while others are studying.
- constant din
- The constant din from the machines gave him a headache.
Synonyms and how they differ
- racket
- Very close informal word for loud noise, but it need not continue as long as a din.
- noise
- Neutral general word; din is always unpleasant and usually prolonged.
- clamor
- Can mean loud confused shouting or noisy demand; less focused on continuous unpleasant background sound.
Opposites
Practice
Choose the best completion: We could hardly hear each other ___ the din.
Choose one answer.
Above the din is the fixed idea of being heard over continuous noise; over can mean physically across or during, under and below suggest position.
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