chime - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

chime

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clockto make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

Examples

The clock on the wall chimes every hour.
The church bells chimed in celebration of the newlyweds.
The doorbell chimed as guests arrived for the party.

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chime

Third Person

chimes

Present Participle

chiming

Past Tense

chimed

Past Participle

chimed

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to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

The clock on the wall chimes every hour.
The church bells chimed in celebration of the newlyweds.
The doorbell chimed as guests arrived for the party.
The clock in the town square chimed every hour.
The school bell chimed, signaling the end of the recess.