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.

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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