Synonyms of 'ring'
1 (noun)
Definition
a group of people or things standing or arranged in a circle
a ring of blue smoke
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circle
The flag was red with a large white circle.
The monument consists of a circle of gigantic stones.
2 (noun)
Definition
a square raised platform, marked off by ropes, in which contestants box or wrestle
The fight continued in the ring.
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(verb)
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to put a ring round
The area is ringed by troops.
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1 (verb)
Definition
to call (a person) by telephone
He rang me at my mother's.
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give someone a call
get on the phone to
give someone a bell (informal)
give someone a tinkle (informal)
2 (verb)
Definition
to cause (a bell) to give out a ringing sound or (of a bell) to give out such a sound
He heard the school bell ring.
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3 (verb)
Definition
(of a building or place) to be filled with sound
The whole place was ringing with music.
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1 (noun)
Definition
a telephone call
We'll give him a ring as soon as we get back.
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2 (noun)
Definition
a sound produced by or sounding like a bell
There was a ring of the bell.
phrasal verb
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in the sense of association
Definition
a group of people with a common interest
the British Olympic Association
in the sense of band
Definition
having legs curved outwards at the knees
bands of government soldiers
in the sense of buzz
She said she would buzz me later.
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