CEFR A1

bell

noun

Meaning

A hollow, cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.

Examples

The church bell rang to call people to worship.
She heard the school bell ring to signal the end of class.

Synonyms: chime, gong, siren

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bell (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɛl/

Definition

A hollow, cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.

Examples

The church bell rang to call people to worship.
She heard the school bell ring to signal the end of class.
A small bell on the cat's collar jingled as it walked.

How to Use bell

ring (verb): To make a ringing sound. — "The phone began to ring."
ring a bell (idiom): To sound familiar. — "His face rings a bell, but I don't know his name."
doorbell (collocation): The bell at a door. — "The doorbell rang loudly."

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