Dint

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪnt/

Dint (noun)

  1. the force or power of something that causes an effect
  2. a small hollow mark on a surface made by pressure or a hit

Examples

  • By dint of hard work, she achieved her goals.
  • He succeeded by dint of determination and skill.

Common collocations: by dint of, leave a dint, small dint

Synonyms of Dint

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dint

  • describing surfaces without marks or indentations