Ringing: meaning, definitions and examples

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ringing

[ ˈrɪŋɪŋ ]

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sound

The sound of a bell or telephone ringing.

Synonyms

chiming, clang, jingle

Examples of usage

I heard the ringing of the church bells.
The ringing of the phone woke me up from my nap.

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telephone

To make a sound like a bell or telephone.

Synonyms

buzz, chime, sound

Examples of usage

I tried calling her, but the phone just kept ringing.
The alarm clock started ringing at 6 AM.

Translations

Translations of the word "ringing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tocando

🇮🇳 बज रहा है

🇩🇪 klingeln

🇮🇩 berdering

🇺🇦 дзвінок

🇵🇱 dzwonienie

🇯🇵 鳴る (naru)

🇫🇷 sonnerie

🇪🇸 sonando

🇹🇷 çalıyor

🇰🇷 울림 (ullim)

🇸🇦 رنين (raneen)

🇨🇿 zvonění

🇸🇰 zvonenie

🇨🇳 响铃 (xiǎnglíng)

🇸🇮 zvonjenje

🇮🇸 hringja

🇰🇿 шыңылдау

🇬🇪 რინგინგი (ringingi)

🇦🇿 zəng

🇲🇽 sonando

Word origin

The word 'ringing' originates from the Old English word 'hringan', which meant 'to sound loud'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the specific sounds made by bells and telephones. The concept of ringing has been associated with communication, alerting, and celebration throughout history, making it a versatile word with various meanings and contexts.