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chime

 

[ tสƒaษชm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A musical or ringing sound made by a bell or a similar instrument.

Synonyms

bell sound, ringing, toll

Examples of usage

  • The chime of the church bells echoed through the village.
  • The grandfather clock filled the room with its soothing chimes.
Context #2 | Noun

harmony

A harmonious sequence of musical tones.

Synonyms

harmony, melody, tune

Examples of usage

  • The chimes of the piano filled the concert hall with beautiful music.
  • The chime of the orchestra brought tears to the audience's eyes.
Context #3 | Verb

agree

To be in agreement or accord.

Synonyms

accord, agree, concur

Examples of usage

  • Their opinions chimed perfectly on the matter.
  • The team members chimed in with their support for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "chime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tintinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเฅ€ เคฌเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klimpern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒะตะฝั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwoniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใ‚คใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carillonner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑnlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvoniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Ÿๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvoniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹าฃั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ng sษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repicar

Etymology

The word 'chime' originated from the Old English word 'cim, cyme', which referred to a sound made by a bell or musical instrument. Over time, the meaning expanded to include harmonious musical tones and the concept of agreement. The use of chimes has been prevalent in various cultures and traditions, symbolizing different meanings such as the passage of time, celebration, or communication.

See also: chimes, chiming.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,283, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.