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- pronunciation:
- chaIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- chime in
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(usually plural) a set of tuned bells or other hollow objects that produce musical sounds when struck.
- similar words:
- bell, glockenspiel, peal, xylophone
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| definition 2: |
a bell, or the sound of a bell.
He heard the chimes in the clock tower.- synonyms:
- bell, ring
- similar words:
- clang, peal, tinkle, toll
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
chimes, chiming, chimed |
| definition: |
to ring out.
The school bell chimed, letting us know that it was time to go to class.- synonyms:
- peal
- similar words:
- clang, resound, ring, ring out, toll
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| related words: |
sound |
| phrase: |
chime in |
| derivation: |
chimer (n.) |
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