dong

[dɒŋ]

dong Definition

  • 1a deep resonant sound, especially one made by a large bell
  • 2a unit of currency in Vietnam
  • 3to hit or strike something

Using dong: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dong" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The church bells began to dong.

  • Example

    I heard the dong of the grandfather clock.

  • Example

    I need to exchange my dollars for dongs.

  • Example

    The cost of the meal was 500,000 dongs.

  • Example

    He donged the gong three times.

dong Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dong

Phrases with dong

  • ding-dong

    the sound of a bell ringing

    Example

    The ding-dong of the doorbell interrupted their conversation.

  • to sing or hum along with a song

    Example

    She loves to dong along to her favorite tunes on the radio.

  • dong up

    to dress up or put on fancy clothes

    Example

    We need to dong up for the party tonight.

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Summary: dong in Brief

'Dong' [dɒŋ] is a noun and verb that can mean a deep resonant sound, especially one made by a large bell, as in 'The church bells began to dong.' It can also refer to a unit of currency in Vietnam, as in 'I need to exchange my dollars for dongs.' Additionally, it can mean to hit or strike something, as in 'He donged the gong three times.' 'Dong' has several phrases, such as 'ding-dong,' which refers to the sound of a bell ringing, and 'dong up,' which means to dress up or put on fancy clothes.

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