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KNELL

Meanings
  • Verb

    To strike or knock heavily and repeatedly.

  • A heavy, dull sound.

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75804197"
  2. /nɛl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6502957"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with KNELL
bell , knell , swell , tell
Variants
List of all variants of knell that leads to same result
knell , knells , knelled , knelling , ring the death knell , sound the death knell , sound/ring/toll the death knell , toll the death knell
Etymology
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Old English knyllan, from knyll, knoll, knob.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'knell' is often used to describe the sound of a bell, but it can also refer to the act of striking a bell or other hard object.

  2. In some cultures, the sound of a knell is believed to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bell: A hollow, usually metallic, instrument designed to make a loud ringing sound when struck, used for signaling or calling attention.

Culture
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In literature, the sound of a knell often signifies the beginning or end of something, such as the beginning of a funeral or the end of a war.

How to Memorize "knell"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the sound of a bell striking and the resulting knell.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'knell' with the sound of a bell ringing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Knell' starts with the same letter as 'Kettle of Bell'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'KNELL', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming with 'tell': Associate the word 'KNELL' with the word 'tell' which rhymes with it. Imagine someone telling you to listen carefully for the sound of a bell (KNELL).

2. Visualize the shape: Visualize the shape of the word 'KNELL'. It looks similar to a bell (K) with a loop (N) at the end.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'KNELL' such as 'Listen carefully for the KNELL of the church bell'.

4. Associate with a personal experience: Try to recall a time when you heard a bell being rung (a KNELL) and associate that memory with the word.

5. Use it in a conversation: Try using the word 'KNELL' in a conversation or in your writing. This will help reinforce the word in your memory.

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