CEFR A1 · Verbs

ring

/rɪŋ/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To make a sound like a bell, often used for telephones or doorbells. It can also mean to call someone on the telephone.

Synonyms

chime toll peal call phone

Antonyms

be silent hang up

Translations

ring in your language

🇸🇦

عربي

إصدار صوت مثل الجرس أو الاتصال بشخص ما عبر الهاتف.

🇵🇰

اردو

گھنٹی بجانا یا فون کرنا۔

🇮🇳

हिंदी

घंटी बजना या फोन करना।

🇨🇳

中文

发出像铃铛一样的声音，或者打电话。

Easy Explanation

When a bell makes a sound, it rings. Your phone rings when someone calls you. You can also ring a friend to talk.

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Memory TipThink of a phone ringing when someone calls you.

Contextual Examples

The doorbell began to ring (make a sound) loudly.

I will ring (call) you later tonight to discuss our plans.

Did you hear the phone ring (make a sound)? Someone is calling.

Pronunciation & Context