Cinch

Pronunciation: /sɪntʃ/

Definitions of cinch

noun something sure or easy

Example Sentences

A1 Tying a simple knot is a cinch.

A2 Following this recipe is a cinch, even for beginners.

B1 Using a map to navigate the city is a cinch once you get the hang of it.

B2 For experienced hikers, climbing this mountain will be a cinch.

C1 After years of practice, playing the piano has become a cinch for her.

C2 For professional chefs, preparing a gourmet meal is a cinch.

verb to tighten (a saddle girth) on a horse

Example Sentences

A1 She can cinch her belt to make her pants fit better.

A2 I cinched my backpack tightly before hiking up the mountain.

B1 He cinched the deal by offering a lower price.

B2 The team cinched the victory with a last-minute goal.

C1 The company cinched a major contract with a leading supplier.

C2 Her exceptional negotiation skills allowed her to cinch the merger deal.

Examples of cinch in a Sentence

formal Securing the belt around the suitcase was a cinch.

informal Don't worry, fixing that issue will be a cinch.

slang Piece of cake, installing the new software is a cinch.

figurative She believed passing the exam would be a cinch, but it turned out to be quite challenging.

Grammatical Forms of cinch

• past tense: cinched
• plural: cinches
• comparative: more cinch
• superlative: most cinch
• present tense: cinch
• future tense: will cinch
• perfect tense: has cinched
• continuous tense: is cinching
• singular: cinch
• positive degree: cinch
• infinitive: to cinch
• gerund: cinching
• participle: cinching

Origin and Evolution of cinch

First Known Use: 1866 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'cinch' originated from the Spanish word 'cincha', which refers to a girth or strap used to secure a saddle on a horse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of horseback riding equipment, the word 'cinch' later evolved to also mean something that is easy or certain to accomplish, suggesting a secure or tight hold on a situation.