amen
An amen is a word used to agree with or confirm what someone else has said. You often hear it in churches or prayers.
When people are saying a prayer together, someone might say something like "Let's pray for peace and happiness." The others would likely respond with an "amen" to show they agree and want the same thing. It's also used to end a prayer or sermon, kind of like saying "absolutely!" or "I completely agree!" You can use it in everyday life too - if someone says something that sounds right and true to you, you could say amen as a way of showing your agreement. Some people also use it when they're quoting scripture or a famous quote, just to emphasize how much sense it makes.
How common is "amen"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
An instance of saying ‘amen’.
verb
To say amen.
adverb
At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
interjection
An expression of strong agreement. Often, though dated, in the phrase "Amen to that".
Real examples of "amen" in context
