ring

ring

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɹɪŋ/]

Senses

1. ring (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The resonant sound of a bell, or a sound resembling it.

Example: The church bell's ring could be heard the length of the valley.

2. ring (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A pleasant or correct sound.

Example: The name has a nice ring to it.

3. ring (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A sound or appearance that is characteristic of something.

Example: Her statements in court had a ring of falsehood.

4. ring (verb) — sense 4

Definition: Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.

Example: The bells were ringing in the town.

5. ring (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.

Example: The deliveryman rang the doorbell to drop off a parcel.

6. ring (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To produce (a sound) by ringing.

Example: They rang a Christmas carol on their handbells.

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