Echoed
ˈekəʊd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo repeat or send back a sound; to resemble or imitate.
ˈekəʊd
To repeat or reflect a sound.
The loud noise echoed through the empty house.
💡 Simply: Imagine you shout in a canyon and then you hear your voice again. That's echoing! It's like something is replaying or repeating what you said or heard.
👶 For kids: When a sound bounces back, like when you shout in a cave and hear your voice again!
More Examples
Her words echoed in his mind for days.
The design echoed the style of the old house.
The music of that band is echoing the sound of some previous, famous bands.
How It's Used
"The sound of the gunshot echoed through the valley."
"The guitarist's notes echoed the melody."
To be filled with or be characterized by sounds; to reflect or resemble something.
ˈekəʊd
To be filled with sounds.
The church echoed with hymns.
💡 Simply: Imagine a room where all sorts of sound keep bouncing all over the place or a situation that feels like something else.
👶 For kids: When a place or a thing has lots and lots of sounds.
More Examples
The town echoed with the sound of construction.
The room echoed with the laughter of children.
The halls of the White House echoed the footsteps of the president.
How It's Used
"The poem echoed with sadness."
"The politician's speech echoed his previous statements."
Idioms & expressions
echo chamber
An environment in which a person encounters only beliefs or opinions that coincide with their own, so that their existing views are reinforced and alternative ideas are not considered.
"Social media algorithms can create an echo chamber, where users only see content that confirms their existing beliefs."
From Old French *eschoer* (to resound), from Latin *echo* (echo).
The word 'echoed' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to the repetition of sound.
Memory tip
Think of a sound bouncing off a surface and coming back to you.
Word Origin
"a sound repeated by reflection"