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ring

verb
/rɪŋ/

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
a circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger as jewelry or symbol
a small circular band, typically worn on the finger as jewelry or a symbol

Example Sentences

The bell rings every hour.

He proposed to her with a diamond ring.

She received a beautiful engagement ring.

Example Expressions

ring a bell

Synonyms

chime, toll, call, sound, band, circle, loop, hoop, jewelry
Entry 1
chime, toll, call, sound
Entry 2
band, circle, loop
Entry 3
band, circle, hoop, jewelry

Antonyms

silence, quiet, mute, square, triangle
Entry 1
silence, quiet, mute
Entry 3
square, triangle

Collocations

ring bell, ring phone, ring true, engagement ring, wedding ring, diamond ring, finger ring, gold ring, silver ring
Entry 1
ring bell, ring phone, ring true, engagement ring
Entry 2
wedding ring, engagement ring, diamond ring, finger ring
Entry 3
wedding ring, gold ring, silver ring, engagement ring

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to express strong disapproval or disagreement
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