Word: din (noun)

Associations

"Din" means a loud, continuous noise that is usually unpleasant or confusing. It often describes a mix of sounds that make it hard to hear or think clearly.

• The din of traffic made it hard to concentrate. (Here, "din" means loud noise from cars and horns.)
• There was a din in the classroom when the students were talking loudly. (The noise of many voices.)
• The children created a din while playing outside. (Loud, ongoing noise from children.)

A well-known synonym is "noise." The difference is that "din" usually suggests a loud, unpleasant, or confusing noise, often lasting a while. "Noise" is more general and can be any sound, loud or quiet.

Substitution

You can replace "din" with:

• noise (more general)
• racket (informal, loud and unpleasant noise)
• clamor (loud noise, often from people) Using "racket" or "clamor" often adds the idea that the noise is annoying.

Deconstruction

"Din" is a simple word without prefixes or suffixes. It comes from Old English "dinn," meaning a loud noise or uproar. The word has kept the same meaning for many centuries.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a place where you often hear a din?
• How do you feel when there is a din around you? Does it make you uncomfortable or energized?
• What kinds of noises would you describe as a din? What kinds would you not call a din?