ringing

/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/noun
High School
1

The sound of something that rings.

2

The quality of being resonant.

3

A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.

4

The theft of cars and illegally changing their identities for resale.

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Synonyms

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing