Amen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Amen is an interjection meaning At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
Meaning
At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) Used to indicate emphatic agreement.
- (biblical) Certainly; verily.
- An instance of saying ‘amen’.
- (intransitive) To say amen.
- (transitive) To say amen to; to ratify solemnly.
Example Sentences
Fry: Bender's stupid religion is driving me nuts! / Leela: Amen!
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is nowe, and euerſhall be: worlde without ende. Amen.
The amens of the dusty clerk appear, like Macbeth’s, to stick in his throat a little; but Captain Cuttle helps him out, […]
Word Forms
- amens
- amening
- amened
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