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Syne meaning

  1. Subsequently; then.
  2. Late.
  3. Before now; ago.

Using Syne

  • The main meaning on this page is: Subsequently; then. | Late. | Before now; ago.
  • In the example corpus, syne often appears in combinations such as: lang syne.

Context around Syne

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 6 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 13 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

lang 14×

Often after:

conversations 1× segue 1× remains 1× played 1×

Sentence patterns with Syne

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

auld lang syne 3× auld lang syne at new 1× auld lang syne conversations for 1× auld lang syne is now 1× auld lang syne on her 1× auld lang syne played elsewhere 1× auld lang syne remains popular 1× auld lang syne s melody 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

and as shirley 1× auld lang syne 1× before the langlotz 1× in addition selections 1× it s new 1× khanna is not 1×

Common sentence endings:

auld lang syne 3× age might do 1× at new year 1× be sung interchangeably 1× cliffs of dover 1× of the night 1×

Words around Syne

Just before it in the word index:

syndulla 11 syndromic 9 syndromes 49 syndrome 1.243 syndram 2 syndiotactic 6

Just after it in the word index:

synechism 2 synechococcus 2 synedrion 2 synehubov 2 syneos 14 synereo 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaronson 18 abai 18 abass 18 abatements 18 abdulfatah 18 abebe 18

Corpus analysis for Syne

  • In this selection, "syne" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, lang, conversations, segue and remains stand out and add context to how "syne" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include auld lang syne and auld lang syne at new. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "syne" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with syne

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Why do we sing Auld Lang Syne at New Year? (10 words)

And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. (13 words)

The grandmother identified as May Abboud Melki played "Auld Lang Syne" on her piano. (14 words)

Longer example sentences

It’s New Year’s Eve, which means there’s a number of traditions people across the world will be taking part in tonight - one the majority of us will be taking part in when it turns midnight is singing Auld Lang Syne. (43 words)

In addition, selections from J. S. Bach’s “Goldberg” variations will be played in memory of Stefani Gosselink, there will be works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and some Broadway favorites and a sing-along of “Auld Lang Syne” will be performed. (41 words)

Khanna is not interested in “auld lang syne” conversations for the sake of it, as he claims each day as his own, living it, painting and thinking, as much as someone half his age might do. (36 words)

Question examples

Why do we sing Auld Lang Syne at New Year? (10 words)

Example sentences (14)

And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

It’s New Year’s Eve, which means there’s a number of traditions people across the world will be taking part in tonight - one the majority of us will be taking part in when it turns midnight is singing Auld Lang Syne.

Why do we sing Auld Lang Syne at New Year?

And as Shirley Temple might sing, “… so here’s a hand my trusty friend and gie’s a hand of thine … we’ll take a cup o’kindness yet for days of auld lang syne.

In addition, selections from J. S. Bach’s “Goldberg” variations will be played in memory of Stefani Gosselink, there will be works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and some Broadway favorites and a sing-along of “Auld Lang Syne” will be performed.

Khanna is not interested in “auld lang syne” conversations for the sake of it, as he claims each day as his own, living it, painting and thinking, as much as someone half his age might do.

The grandmother identified as May Abboud Melki played "Auld Lang Syne" on her piano.

There has been so much sentimental tosh from both sides, from Auld Lang Syne to projections on to the white cliffs of Dover.

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We slip into “Auld Lang Syne,” segue into “Having A Party” and play the rest of the night.

Online streaming data has shown that Auld Lang Syne remains popular in Aberdeen, which had the third most streams in the UK.

The couple held Harry, who weighed 9lb 8oz, for the first time while hearing Auld Lang Syne played elsewhere on the ward.

Auld Lang Syne is now sung regularly at "The Last Night of the Proms" in London by the full audience with their arms crossed over one another.

Before the Langlotz tune was written, the song was sung to Auld Lang Syne 's melody, which also fits. citation However, Old Nassau does not only refer to the university's anthem.

The book points out that the poem has the same meter as that of " Auld Lang Syne " the songs can be sung interchangeably.

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Common combinations with syne

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "syne" in a sentence?
An example: "And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "syne" from authentic English texts.
What does "syne" mean?
Syne means: Subsequently; then.
How many example sentences with "syne" are there?
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