tolled

Meanings

• The cessation of continuous sound or vibration.

  - "The toll of the midnight bell."
  - "The tolling of the alarm signaled the beginning of the emergency response."

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Synonyms

bait , lure

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tolled
told , bold , old , mold , fold , hold , scold

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Homophones

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1. told, tolled
   

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Variants

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toll , tolled , tolling , tolls , tole , toled , toles , toling

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to toll' is 'tolled'.

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Etymology

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From Old English talu meaning 'measure, toll, tax, price', from an Indo-European root *tel- meaning 'short, little, small, end'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chime: A series of sounds, typically produced by striking bells in succession, often used to announce the hours, call worshippers to prayer, or mark the beginning or end of an event.

2. Carillon: A type of musical instrument, consisting of a set of bells, often suspended in a vertical position, which are played by striking the clapper against the bell, producing a melodic sound, which is often used for musical performances, especially in churches and public buildings, and for various ceremonial and festive occasions.

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Culture

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In literature and art, tolling is often used metaphorically to represent the passing of time, the beginning or end of an event, or a call to attention or reflection.

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