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chime

[tʃaɪm]

chime Definition

  • 1a bell or a set of bells, often hung in a tower, that are played together to produce a particular tune
  • 2a ringing sound made by a bell or a set of bells
  • 3to make a high ringing sound like that of a bell

Using chime: Examples

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

  • Example

    The chimes of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.

  • Example

    The clock tower chimes every hour.

  • Example

    The door chimes when someone enters the store.

  • Example

    The wind chimes on the porch tinkled in the breeze.

chime Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chime

Antonyms for chime

Idioms Using chime

  • at the exact moment something happens

    Example

    At the sound of the chime, the race began.

  • the time at which a clock chimes

    Example

    I always know it's 3 o'clock when I hear the chime time from the grandfather clock.

  • to join in with something that someone else is doing or saying

    Example

    He chimes in with the others and starts singing along.

Phrases with chime

  • set the chimes ringing

    to cause a lot of excitement or interest

    Example

    The announcement set the chimes ringing among the fans.

  • to interrupt a conversation with a comment or remark

    Example

    She couldn't resist chiming in with her opinion.

  • to be in agreement or harmony with something

    Example

    His views on the matter chime with those of the majority.

Origins of chime

from Middle English 'chimb', probably imitative

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Summary: chime in Brief

The term 'chime' [tʃaɪm] refers to a bell or set of bells that produce a particular tune or a ringing sound. It can also mean to make a high ringing sound like that of a bell. 'Chime' is used in phrases like 'set the chimes ringing,' meaning to cause excitement or interest, and idioms like 'at the sound of the chime,' indicating the exact moment something happens.

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