Synonyms for
Bell
Definition
A hollow metal object, typically shaped like a cup with a flared lip, that makes a ringing sound when struck or shaken.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- church bell
- doorbell ring
- wedding bells
- school bell
- alarm bell
- bell tower
- ring the bell
- hear the bell
Word family
Usage note
The word 'bell' can refer to the object itself or the sound it makes. Be mindful of context when using it.
Example sentences
- The bell on my bike rang as I rode down the street.
- The school bell signaled the start of class.
- The church bell chimed every hour.
- The doorbell rang, and I knew someone was at the front door.
- The alarm bell went off, warning us of danger.
Quotes
Ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
For whom do the bells toll? They toll for thee. - John Donne
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. - Mark Twain