Ring

Definition

Ring is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a circular band, often made of metal, worn as jewelry or used for other purposes. As a verb, it means to produce a resonating sound or to encircle something.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪŋ/
• Respelling: RING

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪŋ/
• Respelling: RING

Etymology

The word "ring" originates from the Old English "hring," referring to a circular band. It is derived from Proto-Germanic "*hringaz*" and related to Old High German "ring" and Old Norse "hringr," all of which signify a circular shape.

Derivatives

• Ringer (noun)
• Ringing (verb form)
• Unringable (adjective)
• Ringlet (noun)
• Re-ring (verb)

Synonyms

• Circle
• Loop
• Chime

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "ring" is used in various contexts, including jewelry, sound, and geometry. Examples include "She wore a diamond ring on her finger" (noun) and "The church bells rang loudly" (verb).

Related Terms

• Band: A flat, thin circular object, often used as jewelry.
• Chime: A resonating sound, especially of bells.
• Circle: A round geometric shape.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A circular band, often worn as jewelry: Refers to a small circular object, typically made of metal.
  • Example: "He gave her a gold ring for their anniversary."
• A resonating sound, especially of bells or phones: Refers to the sound made by something vibrating or striking.
  • Example: "The phone’s ring echoed in the empty room."
• An enclosed circular area: Refers to a physical space, such as a boxing or circus ring.
  • Example: "The fighters stepped into the ring for the match."

Verb

• To produce a resonating sound: Refers to emitting a sound, often from a bell or phone.
  • Example: "The church bells ring every Sunday morning."
• To encircle something: Refers to forming a circular shape around an object.
  • Example: "The trees ringed the small pond."