Definition of chime - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soundsound made by a bell or similar instrument
- The chime echoed through the hall.
2.
orchestra percussionset of bells or metal bars used for music
- He played a melody on the chime during the concert..
3.
harmonyRare UK agreement or concordRare UK
- Their ideas were in perfect chime.
Verb
1.
timekeepingtr./intr. indicate time by chimingtr./intr.
- The grandfather clock chimes the hours.
2.
ringing soundintr. make melodious ringing sounds, typically by bellsintr.
- The church bells chime at noon..
3.
agreementintr. Rare agree or correspond harmoniouslyintr. Rare
- Their opinions chime perfectly with each other.
Images of chime
set of bells or metal bars used for music
Expressions with chime
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join a conversation or discussion
She decided to chime in with her thoughts.
set of hanging pieces that make sound when moved by air
The gentle breeze made the wind chime tinkle softly..
Origin of chime
Latin, cymbalum (bell)
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Examples of chime in a sentence
A gentle chime marked the passing hour. The chime echoed through the hall. She gifted him a chime for his birthday. The chime between the partners ensured smooth collaboration. Their voices were in chime during the performance. The clock tower chimes every quarter-hour.
At noon, the church bells chime across the town. The clock chimes every hour. Wind chimes softly chime in the breeze. Their stories chime well with the theme of the event. His views chime with the general consensus.
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- French:carillon, sonner, ...
- German:Glockenschlag, schlagen, ...
- Italian:rintocco, rintoccare, ...
- Spanish:repique, sonar, ...
- Portuguese:badalada, badalar, ...
- Chinese:钟声, 报时, ...
- Japanese:チャイム, 知らせる, ...
- Arabic:رنين, دَقَّ, ...
- Hebrew:צִלְצוּל, לְצַלְצֵל, ...
- Russian:звон, бить, ...
- Ukrainian:дзвін, відбивати, ...
- Hindi:घंटी की ध्वनि, बजाना, ...
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