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- pronunciation:
- rIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- ring a bell, ring off
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the outer boundary of a circle; circular line or shape.
- synonyms:
- circle
- similar words:
- band, rim, round
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| definition 2: |
a small circular band of metal or other hard material worn on the finger as an ornament or symbol.
a wedding ring
- similar words:
- band
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| definition 3: |
a circular band used to surround or hold something.
curtain rings- synonyms:
- hoop, loop
- similar words:
- circle
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| definition 4: |
a circular or surrounding mark.
dark rings around the cat's tail- similar words:
- circle
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| definition 5: |
a circular arrangement.
a ring of stones- synonyms:
- circle, whorl
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| definition 6: |
a circular course.
They rode in a ring around the village.- synonyms:
- circuit, gyre, loop, orbit
- similar words:
- circle
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| definition 7: |
an enclosure or partition for a sports event, contest, or exhibition; arena.
- synonyms:
- arena
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| definition 8: |
the sport of prizefighting; boxing (usu. prec. by "the").
- synonyms:
- boxing, fisticuffs, prizefighting
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| definition 9: |
a network of people cooperating in a private or illegal activity.
a ring of smugglers- synonyms:
- gang
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| definition 10: |
something in a circular shape that surrounds another thing.
the rings of Saturn |
| related words: |
arena, cabal, circle, club, link, loop, pit, trust, union |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
rings, ringing, ringed |
| definition 1: |
to enclose in a ring; encircle.
- synonyms:
- circle, compass, encircle, gird, girdle, hoop, surround
- similar words:
- belt, circuit, circumscribe, enclose, encompass, loop, orbit, rim
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| definition 2: |
to shape into a ring or rings.
- synonyms:
- curl, loop
- similar words:
- coil, wind
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| related words: |
besiege, gird, girth, roll, surround |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to form a ring or rings.
- synonyms:
- coil, curl, loop
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| definition 2: |
to move in a circular, spiral, or curving course.
- synonyms:
- circle, circuit, coil, curl, gyrate, orbit, revolve, rotate, wind
- similar words:
- loop, roll, spin, spiral
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| phrase: |
ring a bell, ring off |
| derivation: |
ringlike (adj.) |
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