echo
noun/ˈɛkoʊ/
Frequency rank: #4,003 most common English word
Meaning
A sound that is repeated as it bounces back from a surface; to repeat.
Example sentence
The mountain's voice was so loud that it created a loud echo that repeated across the valley.
Synonyms & related words
- reverberation
- reflection
- resonance
- repeat
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