echoing
ˈɛkoʊɪŋ
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Definition of echoing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
acousticsrepeating sound by reflection
  • The echoing halls made our voices sound eerie.
resonating resounding reverberating
2.
artimitating or resembling another style or idea
  • The echoing patterns in the artwork were striking.
mimicking resembling

Noun

sound phenomenonthe act or process of sound being repeated by reflection
  • The echoing in the empty hall was very loud.
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Origin of echoing

Greek, ēkhō (sound)

Terms with echoing included in their meaning

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echoing words
repeat something already said
sound
quality of being resonant or echoing
echoing sound
echo or be repeated as an echo
echoing sound
echo repeatedly in a place
echoing sound
producing a series of echoes or vibrations
sound
echoing sound that continues after the original sound has stopped
echoing
filled with sound or echo
hollowadj.
echoing sound
sounding distant and echoing, like inside an empty space

Examples of echoing in a sentence

  • The echoing laughter could be heard from the street.
  • The echoing design was reminiscent of ancient motifs.
  • Her dress had an echoing style of the 1920s fashion.
  • The echoing of footsteps in the tunnel made it hard to tell who followed.
  • We could hear the echoing from the far end of the gym.

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  1. French:résonnant, écho, ...
  2. German:hallend, Widerhall, ...
  3. Italian:rimbombante, rimbombo, ...
  4. Spanish:resonante, eco, ...
  5. Portuguese:ecoante, eco, ...
  6. Chinese:回声的, 回声, ...
  7. Japanese:反響する, 反響, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَرَدِّد, تَرْديد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַהְדֵּהֵד, הִדְּהוּד, ...
  10. Russian:отражающий, эхо, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ехо, лунення, ...
  12. Hindi:गूंजता, प्रतिध्वनन, ...
echo
ˈɛkoʊ

Definition of echo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
repeated soundsound heard again after reflection
  • The echo of her voice filled the cave.
resonance reverberation
2.
communicationrepetition of words or ideas
  • His speech was an echo of the previous speaker.
duplication recurrence reiteration
3.
technologyTECH.reflected radar or radio signalTECH.
  • The radar detected an echo from the aircraft.
reflection resonance reverberation

Verb

1.
imitationtr.repeat another's words or opinionstr.
  • She echoed his sentiments during the meeting.
reiterate repeat
2.
resemblancetr.resemble or imitate a styletr.
  • The new building echoes classical architecture.
3.
influenceintr.continue to be discussed or influentialintr.
  • The debate echoed through the community for weeks.
resonate reverberate
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Expressions with echo

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be repeated or supported by others
Her words found an echo in many people's hearts.
environment reinforcing similar beliefs
Social media can become an echo chamber.
express agreement with someone's feelings or opinions
She echoed his sentiments about the need for change.
resonate or have an impact over time
The discovery will echo through the ages, changing science forever.
early sign or indication of something
The dark clouds were a pre-echo of the storm.
in a way that is so loud it causes an echo
They shouted to the echo across the valley.

Origin of echo

Greek, ēkhō (sound)

Examples of echo in a sentence

  • An echo of laughter could be heard in the hallway.
  • The article was an echo of the earlier report.
  • Her words were an echo of his thoughts.
  • The submarine's echo was picked up by sonar.
  • Scientists analyzed the echo to study the terrain.
  • Her voice had an echo of sadness.

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  1. French:écho, reprendre, ...
  2. German:Echo, wiederholen, ...
  3. Italian:eco, ripetere, ...
  4. Spanish:eco, repetir, ...
  5. Portuguese:eco, repetir, ...
  6. Chinese:回声, 附和, ...
  7. Japanese:反響, 繰り返す, ...
  8. Arabic:صَدًى, رَدَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֵד, לְהַדֵּד, ...
  10. Russian:эхо, повторить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відлуння, повторювати, ...
  12. Hindi:गूंज, दोहराना, ...
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