Bell Meaning in English
word
/ˈbɛɫ/
bel
/bˈɛl/
bel
Definition
A bell is a hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when it is hit. It can also mean a device that rings to signal something, such as a school bell or a doorbell.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both the object itself and the sound/signal it makes: 'hear a bell,' 'ring the bell.' Common collocations include 'doorbell,' 'school bell,' 'alarm bell,' and 'bell tower.' Do not confuse it with 'ring' as a noun meaning a circular object.
Spanish: campana - timbrePortuguese (BR): sino - campainhaPortuguese (PT): sino - campainhaChinese (Simplified): 钟 - 铃Chinese (Traditional): 鐘 - 鈴Hindi: घंटीArabic: جرسBengali: ঘন্টা - বেলRussian: колокол - звонокJapanese: ベルVietnamese: chuôngKorean: 종Turkish: zilUrdu: گھنٹیIndonesian: bel
Example Sentences
I heard the bell from the church.
basic
Please ring the bell at the front door.
basic
The school bell rings at eight o’clock.
basic
Hang on, I think I just heard the bell.
natural
That sound should ring a bell, but I can’t remember why.
natural
Once the bell goes, everyone rushes out of the building.
natural