Syne
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /saɪn/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Syne is an adverb meaning (Scotland, Northern England) Subsequently; then.
Meaning
(Scotland, Northern England) Subsequently; then.
More Meanings
- (Scotland, Northern England, chiefly in phrases like "soon as syne") Late.
- (Scotland, Northern England) Before now; ago.
- (Scotland, Northern England) Since.
Example Sentences
[Each rogue] shall be discovered either soon or syne.
I've niver set fute i' Gibb's Ha' syne his father's death.
Sic a pair o' friends aa nivvor seed either before or syne.
"I had rather it came to-morrow than a month hence. Come, I know, it will; and, as your country folks say, better soon than syne […]
Synonyms for syne
Depending on context, synonyms include ensuingly, followingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lang, ayont, ayond, uncoly, feckly, yonside.
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