Vocabulary Spotlight
Chimed
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: घंटी या ध्वनि की गूंज (Ghanti ya dhvani ki goonj) – To make a musical ringing sound, often by a clock or bell.
Pronunciation
[chahymd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Resounded – गूंजा (Goonja)
Related Words
Ringing – बजने की आवाज़ (Bajne ki awaaz)
Word Origin
“Chime” shabd Old French “cymbalum” se aaya hai jo musical sound ke liye use hota tha.
– The word “Chime” comes from Old French “cymbalum,” which was used to describe a musical sound.
Word Family
Verb: Chimed – बजा (Baja)
Noun: Chime – घंटी की आवाज़ (Ghanti ki awaaz)
Usage Examples
1. Ghadi ne bara bajne par chimed kiya.
– The clock chimed at twelve.
2. Mandir ki ghantiyan subah chimed karti hain.
– The temple bells chime in the morning.
Cultural Note
India mein mandir aur ghadi ki chimes logon ko samay aur puja ke samay ka ahsaas dilati hain.
In Context
Chimed shabd ka istemaal un sounds ke liye hota hai jo rhythmic aur melodious ho, jaise ghadi ya mandir ki ghanti.