soida — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
- chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
- go off phrasal verb To speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
- peal noun A loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.
- ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
- sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
- tinkle verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
- toll noun A fee charged for using a road, bridge, or similar route.
Senses
soida is used for these senses in English:
- blow (intransitive) To make a sound as a result of being blown.
- chime (intransitive) To make the sound of a chime.
- chime (transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
- chime To make a rude correspondence of sounds; to jingle, as in rhyming.
- go off (intransitive) To begin clanging or making noise.
- peal (intransitive) To sound with a peal or peals.
- ring (intransitive) Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
- ring (intransitive, figuratively) To produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound.
blow — full definition
- verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
- verb To explode or shatter suddenly, or to cause something to do so.
- verb (informal) To waste or squander, especially money or an opportunity.
- noun A hard hit or strike.
- noun A sudden shock or setback.
chime — full definition
- noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
- verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
- verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).