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ring

US /rɪŋ/

verb, noun Foundation · A2 Văn phòng

Definition

sound loudly and sonorously

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The phone began to ring just as the manager entered the room.

Word Family

NounNoun
ring gốc ringer ringing
VerbVerb
ring gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • chimea percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
  • calla telephone connection
  • bandan unofficial association of people or groups

Collocations

  • Easy gold wedding ring
    describing gold wedding ring (coins made of gold)
  • Medium answer the phone when it rings
    to answer the phone when it rings, meaning to react verbally
  • Hard break up an international smuggling ring
    to separate into pieces or interrupt regarding up an international smuggling ring
  • Very Hard the hollow promises ring entirely false to voters
    referring to the hollow promises ring entirely false to voters

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