Vocabularies
/
bell

🔔bell

noun

/bɛl/

belittle Bell apple

Meaning

a hollow object, usually made of metal, that makes a ringing sound when struck

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example Sentences

The school bell rang loudly at noon.

The church bell rang at noon.

Example Expressions

saved by the bell

Synonyms

chime, gong, buzzer, alarm, ringer

Entry 1

chime, gong, buzzer, alarm

Entry 2

chime, gong, ringer

Antonyms

silence, quiet

Collocations

ring the bell, church bell, door bell, alarm bell, school bell

Entry 1

ring the bell, church bell, door bell, alarm bell

Entry 2

ring the bell, church bell, school bell

More Example Sentences

Do you use dumbbells for strength training?

Related Vocabularies

resilience

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well to adversity

Spotted snake head

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Hound

a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell

free time

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

possibility

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

self-discipline

The ability to control one's behavior and habits to achieve long-term goals.

Explore More

All Vocabularies