echo
noun (1)
\ ˈe-(ˌ)kō
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plural echoes
also echos
Definition of echo
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: the repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves
b
: the sound due to such reflection
3
: one who closely imitates or repeats another's words, ideas, or acts
4
: a soft repetition of a musical phrase
5a
: the repetition of a received radio signal due especially to reflection of part of the wave from an ionized layer of the atmosphere
b(1)
: the reflection of transmitted radar signals by an object
(2)
: the visual indication of this reflection on a radarscope
echo
verb
echoed;
echoing\ ˈe-(ˌ)kō-iŋ
, ˈe-kə-wiŋ \
, ˈe-kə-wiŋ \
Definition of echo (Entry 2 of 4)
b
: to restate in support or agreement
his successor echoed his opinion
c
: to be reminiscent of : evoke
music that echoes an earlier time
2
: to send back (a sound) by the reflection of sound waves
Echo
noun (2)
\ ˈe-(ˌ)kō
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Definition of Echo (Entry 3 of 4)
: a nymph in Greek mythology who pines away for love of Narcissus until nothing is left of her but her voice
Echo
communications code wordDefinition of Echo (Entry 4 of 4)
—used as a code word for the letter e
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Other Words from echo
Noun (1)
echoey
\ ˈe-ˌkō-ē
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for echo
Synonyms: Noun (1)
aper, copycat, copyist, follower, imitator, rubber stamp, wannabe (also wannabee)
Synonyms: Verb
reecho, resonate, resound, reverberate, sound
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Examples of echo in a Sentence
Noun (1)
We shouted into the canyon and listened to the echo of our voices. the echo of footsteps in the hall His work contains echoes of older and greater poets. The book's title is an echo of a line from an old folk song. The crime is a chilling echo of the murders that shocked the city two years ago.Verb
The music echoed through the church. Laughter echoed across the lake. Their voices echoed in the hall. His warnings are echoed by many other experts in the field. “It's in Rome.” “In Rome?” she echoed. Others have echoed her criticisms. The book's title echoes a line from an old folk song. The crime echoes last year's shocking murders.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But then, in an ironic echo of the logistical issues that nearly derailed the original event, everything seemed to go off track. — Daniel Arkin, NBC News, "Woodstock 50: How the golden anniversary festival went off track," 20 July 2019 In a sad echo of her childhood, Vanderbilt battled Stokowski in court for custody of their sons after the couple divorced. — oregonlive.com, "The amazing life of Gloria Vanderbilt," 18 June 2019 In a sad echo of her childhood, Vanderbilt battled Stokowski in court for custody of their sons after the couple divorced. — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Gloria Vanderbilt, 95; actress, socialite was subject of scandal-tinged 1930s custody trial," 17 June 2019 But a new microbrewery aspires to wake up echoes of 8-cylinder Maseratis once tuned up in the Boyle garage. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Indy 500 heritage makes a home for Guggman Haus Brewing Co.," 14 June 2019 In a touching echo of his remarks onstage, the actor opened up to PEOPLE on the red carpet about how much having Pauletta’s support throughout his his career has meant. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Denzel Washington Dedicates Life Achievement Award to His Wife: 'I Wouldn't Survive' Without Her," 7 June 2019 An outbreak of pathogenic E. coli across 11 states and Canada has been traced to romaine lettuce, an echo of a similar outbreak that happened at the same time last year. — Cathleen O'grady, Ars Technica, "Trash your romaine lettuce and don’t eat any in restaurants, says the CDC," 21 Nov. 2018 Several other activists from the pre-Roe era echo Booth’s sentiment. — NBC News, "A call to action: Activists who fought for Roe v. Wade are back to fight for reproductive rights," 18 July 2019 What made Warren’s riff interesting, and Obama’s echo of it important, is that both spoke in order to advance the progressive project of diluting the concept of individualism. — George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: Is the individual obsolete?," 17 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
His son spent more than two hours hiding in the closet of a classroom at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, as rapid fire echoed across the campus, killing 17 and wounding 17. — Wayne K. Roustan, sun-sentinel.com, "Hundreds of mothers lead rally in Fort Lauderdale for tougher gun laws," 17 Aug. 2019 MoMA The duo’s epiphany echoes the cultural divide between Italy’s affluent northern region and the economically troubled south. — Anne Quito, Quartzy, "The MoMA Design Store is selling household goods from Italy," 17 Aug. 2019 Roberts – who with Ernest Riera co-wrote both films – follows a similar slow wind-up, including echoing opening scenes, and is a little too fond of showing our heroines cavorting in bikinis. — Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press, "‘47 Meters’ sequel is a toothy success," 15 Aug. 2019 Changes in America’s economic policy still echo around the world. — The Economist, "What comes after Bretton Woods II?," 15 Aug. 2019 Riders sit atop a sable leather seat that matches the brown leather handlebar grips, echoing the luxe carseats and steering wheels of yesteryear. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Classy e-bike is designed like a luxe vintage car," 14 Aug. 2019 The first female business editor at the Express-News, echoing Konstam’s achievement at the Light, found a kindred spirit. —