Cinch

oday let's learn a new word, cinch! [Transcript: Hi and welcome to Let’s Word Up! Each day we post a word of the day to help you improve your English language skills. Today’s word of the day is cinch. Nouns are words that we use to name things. It can be a person, a place, a thing, an idea or concept. Therefore, cinch is a noun. Cinch has two meanings. Firstly it is an easy task. Secondly it is something that is sure or certain. An example of the word cinch used as a noun in a sentence would be: They trained harder than anyone else, the competition will be a cinch for them to win. Or, The outcome is a cinch, the plants will definitely grow. Cinch can also be used as a verb, with two meanings. Firstly it is to secure a garment with a belt, or to fix a saddle securely using a girth. Secondly it is to make certain of something. An example of the word cinch used as a verb in a sentence would be: I'll use a belt to cinch my shorts. Or, This will cinch her choice to stay at home. Synonyms: easy, certainty, surety, effortless, simple. Antonyms: challenge, labour, chore, hassle, trial. Thank you for listening, we hope that you found it helpful and interesting. Until next time.]