/rɪŋ/

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Meaning

To make a clear sound like a bell, or to call someone on the phone.

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Word origin

From Old English hringan, meaning to make a clear sound like a bell.

Origin
Old English
Root
hringan

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (ring, rings, rang, rung)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

o'.

The bell made its sound at nine o'clock.

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Please phone me later tonight.

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My phone makes its sound all day at work.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: ring, line, shall and 7 more words.