Ash Wednesday

Synonyms of Ash Wednesday

• First Day of Lent
• Day of Atonement
• Beginning of Lent

Antonyms of Ash Wednesday

• Mardi Gras
• Fat Tuesday
• Carnival

Collocations of Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday ashes

Frequency: 80 %

The priest marked the foreheads of the faithful with Ash Wednesday ashes.

Ash Wednesday service

Frequency: 70 %

The Ash Wednesday service at the church was well attended.

Ash Wednesday fasting

Frequency: 60 %

Many people choose to observe Ash Wednesday by fasting.

Ash Wednesday ritual

Frequency: 50 %

The Ash Wednesday ritual includes the imposition of ashes.

Ash Wednesday penance

Frequency: 40 %

Many Christians choose to perform acts of penance on Ash Wednesday.

Idiomatic Expressions for Ash Wednesday

• Phrase: Give up something for Lent on Ash Wednesday
  Meaning: To abstain from a particular habit or indulgence as a form of penance or self-discipline during the Lenten season.
  Usage: This phrase is commonly used when discussing traditional practices observed by Christians during Lent.