ring

Meanings

• noun

  A circular band, often made of metal, worn on the finger.

  - "She wore a golden ring on her left hand."
  - "The engagement ring was a surprise."

• verb

  To encircle or surround.

  - "The trees ring with the sound of rain."
  - "The castle was ringed by soldiers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɪŋ/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ring
thing , king , spring , sing

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Homonyms

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1. Ring (en) : A circular band
   

2. Ring (en) : To encircle or surround
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hring
   

2. ringer
   

3. rang
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ring that leads to same result
cycle , ring , ringlike , rings , ringed , ringing , rang , rang a bell , rang charges , rang down the curtain , rang down the curtain (on) , rang off the hook , rang the charges , rang up the curtain , ring a bell , ring changes , ring down the curtain , ring off the hook , ring the changes , ring up the curtain , ringing a bell , ringing charges , ringing down the curtain , ringing down the curtain (on) , ringing off the hook , ringing the charges , ringing up the curtain , rings a bell , rings charges , rings down the curtain , rings down the curtain (on) , rings off the hook , rings the charges , rings up the curtain , rung , rung a bell , rung charges , rung down the curtain , rung down the curtain (on) , rung off the hook , rung the charges , rung up the curtain , ring-a-levio , ring-a-levios , ring-a-lievo , ring-a-lievos , ring-a-rosies , ring-a-rosy , ring-around-a-rosies , ring-around-a-rosy , ring-around-the-rosies , ring-around-the-rosy , ring-billed gull , ring-billed gulls , ring binder

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Forms

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rings, ringed, ringing

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Etymology

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Old English hring, from Proto-Germanic *hringan, from *hringaz, from *herk- 'to turn, bend'.

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Trivia

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1. A ring has no beginning or end.

2. The largest ring in the solar system is Saturn's ring system.

3. In ancient Rome, wedding rings were made of iron.

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Related Concepts

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1. Engagement ring: A ring given to a person to signify their engagement to be married.

2. Wedding ring: A ring worn as a symbol of marriage.

3. Ring finger: The fourth finger of the hand, often used for wearing rings.

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Culture

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Rings have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as symbols of marriage, status, power, and religious beliefs. In literature, rings often hold magical or symbolic significance. In art, rings have been depicted in various forms, from simple bands to intricately designed pieces.

How to Memorize "ring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a metal band worn on a finger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ring' with the idea of a circle or a band.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rings Around The Roses' to remember the spelling of the word.

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