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Bells: meaning, definitions and examples

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bells

 

[ bษ›lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

Bells are musical instruments that produce a ringing sound when struck. They are commonly used in churches, schools, and other buildings for various purposes.

Synonyms

bong, chimes, toll

Examples of usage

  • The church bells rang out to announce the wedding.
  • The school bell signaled the end of the class.
Context #2 | Noun

instrument

Bells can also refer to the hollow metal objects that make a ringing noise when struck, typically used as musical instruments or for decoration.

Synonyms

bong, chimes, gongs

Examples of usage

  • She played a beautiful melody on the bells.
  • The sleigh bells jingled as the horse trotted.
Context #3 | Verb

sound

As a verb, bells can mean to make the ringing sound associated with bells.

Synonyms

chime, ring, tinkle

Examples of usage

  • The alarm clock bells chimed at 6 AM.
  • The wind bells tinkled softly in the breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "bells" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเคฟเคฏเคพเค (ghantiyaan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glocken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒซ (beru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cloches

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campanas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข… (jong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฌุฑุงุณ (ajras)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvony

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvony

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ƒ้“› (lรญngdang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvoni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klukkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒะปะฐั€ (qoรฑyraular)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (zarebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™nglษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campanas

Etymology

The word 'bells' originated from the Old English word 'bellan' which meant 'to bellow or make a loud noise'. Bells have been used for centuries in various cultures for communication, religious ceremonies, and musical purposes. The iconic shape and sound of bells have made them a symbol of celebration, warning, and harmony.

See also: bell, bellfry, bellhop, bellicose, bellow.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,559 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.