ring

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