Synonyms for hymn
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.
- v. 1
To sing a hymn.
Related words
- Phrases
- hymn book
Example sentences
- anthem We stood up and sang the Algerian national anthem.
- paean This is a precise and poetic paean to the peregrine.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hymn | steady | |
| anthem | rising | |
| paean | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- song1, sing1
- 5 letters
- carol2, paean2
- 6 letters
- anthem2, warble2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (carol2 = 2 syllables).