Matins

Synonyms of matins

• prime
• morning prayer
• Lauds

Antonyms of matins

• vespers
• evening prayer
• Compline

Collocations of matins

morning prayer

Frequency: 80 %

The monks gathered for their morning prayer at matins.

church service

Frequency: 70 %

The matins church service was filled with beautiful hymns.

early hours

Frequency: 60 %

The matins were held in the early hours before sunrise.

liturgical service

Frequency: 50 %

The matins liturgical service included chanting and readings.

religious devotion

Frequency: 45 %

Matins was a time of deep religious devotion for the community.

Idiomatic Expressions for matins

• Phrase: matins bells
  Meaning: bells rung in the morning to signal the start of a prayer service
  Usage: The matins bells could be heard throughout the village.