Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chime
noun / verb
/taɪm/
Definition
A sound made by a bell or a similar instrument, often used to mark the time.
Examples
- The church bells will chime at noon.
- When the clock struck eight, it chimed loudly.
- We agree on this topic; our opinions chime with each other.
Meaning
Chime refers to the ringing sound produced by bells or similar objects. It can also describe a harmonious sound or agreement in an opinion or feeling.
Synonyms
- toll
- ring
- peal
- clang
- resonate
