Amen

/əˈmɛn/

Meaning & Definition

interjection

An expression of agreement or affirmation, often used at the end of a prayer or hymn.

The congregation responded with 'amen' after the pastor concluded his prayer.

A statement of approval or support.

When she finished her speech, many in the audience shouted 'amen' to show their support.

Used to emphasize a declaration or affirmation.

He spoke with such conviction that I couldn't help but say 'amen' to his words.

From Latin 'amen', from Greek 'ἀμήν' (amēn), from Hebrew 'אָמֵן' (ʾāmēn) meaning 'truth' or 'certainty'.

Amen to that

Agreement with someone's statement or opinion.

Say Amen

To express agreement or approval, often after a point made.

Amen corner

A group of supporters, often in a religious context.

assent

Expression of approval or agreement.

affirmation

The action or process of affirming something.

confirmation

The act of confirming something.

A phrase used to express strong agreement, often in informal settings.

He said the new policy would help everyone, and I just had to say 'Amen!'

Sometimes used sarcastically to show irony in a statement.

Oh sure, because nothing ever goes wrong. Amen to that!