Imagin vs. Imagine: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 3, 2023
"Imagin" is an incorrect spelling; the correct form is "imagine," which means to form a mental picture or concept of something.
Which is correct: Imagin or Imagine
How to spell Imagine?
Imagin is Incorrect
Imagine is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "imagine" ends with "-ine," like "define" or "design."
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Think of the word "image," which is a part of "imagine."
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Associate "imagine" with the root word "mag," which means "to be able."
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Recall the phrase "Imagine that!" which you've likely heard in conversations or movies.
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The "e" at the end is silent, but it helps you remember that the word is complete, unlike "imagin."
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Imagin and Imagine Definitions
Imagine
To mentally construct an alternative scenario.
Imagine if we won the lottery!
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Sep 16, 2023
Imagine
To envision something that is not yet real.
The architect imagined a sustainable city.
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Imagine
To have a notion of or about without adequate foundation; fancy or believe
She imagines herself to be a true artist.
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Imagine
(transitive) To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.
Try to imagine a pink elephant.
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Imagine
(transitive) To believe in something created by one's own mind.
She imagined that the man wanted to kill her.
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Imagine
(transitive) to assume
I imagine that he will need to rest after such a long flight.
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Imagine
(transitive) to conjecture or guess
I cannot even imagine what you are up to!
The board imagines the merger will increase profits by 25%
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Imagine
(fandom slang) A short fanfic or prompt placing a reader insert in a novel scenario with a character or celebrity.
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Imagine
To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.
In the night, imagining some fear,How easy is a bush supposed a bear!
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Imagine
To think; to suppose.
My sister is not so defenseless leftAs you imagine.
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Imagine
Form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case;
Can you conceive of him as the president?
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Imagine
Expect, believe, or suppose;
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I thought to find her in a bad state
He didn't think to find her in the kitchen
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
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Imagine
To form a mental picture or concept of something.
She couldn't imagine living without her dog.
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Sep 16, 2023
Imagine
To conceive in the mind as possible or feasible.
The scientists imagine a cure is within reach.
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Sep 16, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called imagine?
Derived from Latin "imaginari," meaning "to form a mental picture."
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Oct 03, 2023
What is the root word of imagine?
Derived from Latin "imago," meaning "image."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 03, 2023
What is the singular form of imagine?
Imagine (it's a verb and doesn't have a singular/plural form).
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Which conjunction is used with imagine?
"And," "or," or "that," depending on the context.
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Which preposition is used with imagine?
"Imagine of" or "Imagine about," depending on context.
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Is the word imagine imperative?
It can be used in an imperative sentence, e.g., "Imagine a world without hunger."
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Oct 03, 2023
Which article is used with imagine?
Generally doesn't use an article, as it's a verb.
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Oct 03, 2023
How is imagine used in a sentence?
"Can you imagine how much effort went into building this?"
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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