echo
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a sound that you hear again because it bounces off a surface like a wall or a mountain.
n.the repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.
Simple“We shouted into the deep canyon and waited for the echo to return.”
In context“The acoustic design of the cathedral was so precise that even a faint whisper produced a clear echo against the marble walls.”
Synonymsreverberationresonance - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.something that reminds you of an earlier event or a similar thing.
n.a detail or characteristic that is suggestive of or reminiscent of something else.
Simple“The new building has echoes of the traditional style used in this city.”
In context“The journalist noted several echoes of the 1930s economic crisis in the current market volatility.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a short name for a medical test that uses sound to look at your heart.
n.a colloquial clipping for an echocardiogram or echocardiography.
Simple“The doctor ordered an echo to check how well my heart valves were working.”
In context“The cardiologist reviewed the results of the stress echo to determine if the patient required surgical intervention.”
Synonymsultrasoundechocardiogram - 04 B1 Intermediate
v.when a sound hits a surface and is heard again.
v.to be repeated or to reverberate after reflecting off a surface.
Simple“Their footsteps echoed loudly in the empty hallway.”
In context“The sound of the gavel echoed through the silent courtroom, signaling the end of the long trial.”
Synonymsreverberateresound - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to say the same thing as someone else because you agree with them.
v.to repeat or imitate the words, thoughts, or opinions of another person, often to express agreement.
Simple“The minister's speech echoed the concerns of many local people.”
In context“The CEO's recent comments echo the sentiments expressed by the board of directors during last month's annual meeting.”
Antonyms - 06 C1 Advanced
v.to show a message or command on a computer screen.
v.to send a string of characters to the standard output device, typically the command-line interface.
Simple“You can use a simple command to echo the text to the terminal.”
In context“The script was designed to echo each step of the installation process to the log file for troubleshooting purposes.”
Usage echo chambers
“There are echoes of both Graham Greene and Patricia Highsmith here, but Osborne’s sense of place and ability create an undercurrent of menace all his own.”
“And it echoes something sleep historians have long noted: in pre-industrial times before artificial lighting, humans often slept in two blocks.”
From Ancient Greek Ἠχώ (Ēkhṓ, “sound”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.