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“Psi” or “Scye” or “Scythe” or “Sie” or “Sigh”

Overview

psi / scye / scythe / sie / sigh are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

psi: (noun) the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet.

scye: NA

scythe: (noun) an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground. (verb) cut with a scythe.

sie: NA

sigh: (noun) an utterance made by exhaling audibly. (noun) a sound like a person sighing. (verb) heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily. (verb) utter with a sigh.

Pronunciation

psi: s·AY

scye: NA

scythe: s·IH·th

sie: s·IY

sigh: s·AY

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Examples in Context

Examples of “psi”

  • …are equal in both the PSII and PSI, assuring that input…
  • …Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta…
  • Psi Chi - honor society in
  • …a 5-foot radius wave of "PSI force" which affects each opponent…
  • Mu Beta Psi
  • …and a member of the Psi chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.
  • PSI contains only chlorophyll "a", PSII…
  • …become publicly known following the Psi War storyline, when a roster…
  • Mu Beta Psi National Honorary Musical Fraternity (ΜΒΨ)…
  • …Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi while a student at Xavier.

Examples of “scye”

Examples of “scythe”

  • He swung his scythe and home he run,
  • …and decapitating Bob with a scythe.
  • "Scythe of Scarecrow" − 4:49
  • …force), which then drops the scythe.

Examples of “sie”

  • …at it ("weil dein Glanz sie angelacht").
  • …VEG, LPG und Kooperationen; wie sie wurden, was sie waren, was…
  • Exaudi (Ascension I), : Sie werden euch in den Bann…
  • Michelle Sie Whitten is the co-founder and…
  • …the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation (AJSF), one of the…
  • …diese preüßnische sprach : wie sie alhie im Catechismo gedruckt ist…
  • …introduced, speaking of the soul: "Sie will das Jesulein als den…
  • TTP 90011 Erinnern Sie sich?
  • …Inka Bach/Ingrun Aran: Schönes Wochenende (Sie) – Regie: Ingrun Aran (Hörspiel…
  • Trish Sie, American choreographer and director

Examples of “sigh”

  • Sigh, Santa
  • …pronounced dead and breathes a sigh of relief as she walks…
  • …during an exhale represents a sigh of awkward relief or depression.
  • Tameiki (ため息; Sigh)
  • wkmt radio ( sigh off ) 00:33


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