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ringing

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɪŋɪŋ// UK //ɹˈɪŋɪŋ// ring·ing

n. a sound like a bell or a loud, sharp noise that continues for a short time. You might hear this in your ears after a loud concert or when a phone is calling.

n. the act of sounding a bell or a similar clear, resonant noise; also refers to a persistent auditory sensation in the ears.


SIMPLE

The ringing of the phone woke me up early.

CONTEXTUAL

After the loud explosion, he experienced a constant ringing in his ears that lasted for several hours.

COMPLEX

The rhythmic ringing of the church bells echoed through the valley, signaling the start of the morning ceremony for the entire village.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the preposition 'in' when referring to ears, or 'of' when referring to bells.

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